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2005 FEB 15 CC PACKET-1CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FEBRUARY 15, 2005 Mayor Kelly McDowell Mayor Pro Tern John Gaines Council Member Jim Boulgarndes Council Member Eric Busch Council Member Carl Jacobson Cindy Mortesen - City Clerk Ralph Lanphere - City Treasurer Cathy Domann - Deputy City Clerk Mary Strenn - City Manager Jeff Stewart - Assistant City Manager Jessie LeMay (2) - Executive Assistant To City Manager Mishta Jennings - Administrative Specialist Mark D Hensley - City Attorney Karl Berger - Assistant City Attorney Julia Abreu - Executive Assistant Bret Plumlee - Administrative Services Director Richard Hogate - Risk Management/Purchasing James Hansen - Economic Development Director Kimberly Christensen - Planning Manager Seimone Jurps - Planning and Budding Safety Director Roger Groman - General Services Debra Brighton - Library Director Stacia Mancini - Recreation and Parks Director Jack Wayt - Police Chief Norm Angelo - Fire Chief Fire Station #2 Public Copy - Library Master Copy - City Clerk E S Herald Chamber of Commerce Jerry A Saunders El Segundo Unified School District Nicky Wislocky Jennifer Evans Andrea Sudano Adam Ruseling MAILING - Continental Development Corp. - Superintendent - ESRA - Beach Reporter - Daily Breeze - Easy Reader AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in length In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 — 5:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4413 Next Ordinance # 1382 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable bye fine of $250 0 1 CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, at sue) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators, as follows CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 4 matters 1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, et al LASC No BS094279 2 Michael Ward v City of El Segundo, at al , LASC No BC325247 3 El Segundo v Stardust West Apartments, LASC No Y0031364 4 Irene Chen v City of El Segundo, LASC No YC049424 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -2- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) -1- matter DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) —1 matter 1 Public Employment (position to be filled) Title City Manager CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) — 0 matter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) — 0 matter SPECIAL MATTERS - o matter U Fl AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in length In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting. REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor Jon Feldschau of El Segundo Foursquare Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Eric Busch Next Resolution # 4413 Next Ordinance # 1382 03 PRESENTATIONS — (a) Presentation of the 2004 Annual Service Awards to City employees (b) Certificate of Appreciation to Ron Swanson for his contribution of industrial shelving to the El Segundo Fire Department and Recreation & Parks Department's Urho Saari Swim Stadium (c) Proclamation in recognition of Rotary International's 100 years of service to improving the human condition in local communities around the world, and proclaiming February 23, 2005 as Rotary International Day in El Segundo (d) Certificates of Recognition to Tom Overmire, Los Angeles County Lifeguard, and members of the Recreation & Parks Aquatics staff Elizabeth Price, Heather Henry, Bruck Solomon and Deric Parsoneault for their teamwork, quick response to danger, and application of life- saving skills which helped save the life of a swim participant at the Urho Saari Swim Stadium ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed A. PROCEDURAL MOTIONS Consideration of a motion to read all ordinances and resolutions on the Agenda by title Recommendation — Approval 04 B. SPECIAL ORDERS OF BUSINESS Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) regarding: (1) the redesignation and rezoning of approximately 85.8 acres of property within the City of El Segundo located on the Northeast corner of Rosecrans and Sepulveda Boulevards currently designated as for industrial uses to a new Commercial Center (C-4) classification ( "Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning "); and (2) approval of land use entitlements, including a development agreement, for a proposed shopping center development project located on 43.3 acres within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning area ( "Plaza El Segundo project "); and (3) the adoption of an Environmental Impact Report ( "EIR ") pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ") for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and the Plaza El Segundo project. Recommendation — (1) Open Public Hearing, (2) Discussion, (3) Adopting a Resolution approving Environmental Assessment No. 631 (El R) and General Plan Amendment Nos 03 -4 and 03 -5 for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and the Plaza El Segundo project, (4) Introduction of Ordinance for Zone Change Nos 03 -2 and 03 -3 and Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1 for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project, and Development Agreement No 03 -1 and Subdivision No 03 -7 for the Plaza El Segundo Project, (5) Schedule second reading and adoption of Ordinance on March 1, 2005, (5) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 2. Consideration and possible action (Public Hearing) to adopt a Resolution approving the Recreation and Parks Commission's proposed increase for Recreation Identification Card fees, and Co-ed Softball League fees. (Fiscal Impact: $29,500 revenue). Recommendation — (1) Adopt a Resolution approving the Recreation and Parks Commission's recommendation to increase resident identification cards, and Co -ed softball league fees, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action regarding this item C. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Consideration and possible action regarding sale of future payment by the State to compensate the City for $283,135.86 loss in Vehicle License Fee (VLF) revenues for the period beginning June 20, 2003 and ending prior to October 1, 2003 through the California Communities Statewide Development Authority (California Communities) program. (Fiscal Impact: $283,136). Recommendation — (1) Approve attached Resolution and Purchase and Sale Agreement to sell future payment by the state to compensate the City for $283,135 86 loss in VLF funds for the period beginning June 20, 2003 and ending prior to October 1, 2003 through the California Communities program, (2) Deposit estimated proceeds of just over $250,000 into the Economic Uncertainty Fund, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 5 U) D. REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS E. CONSENT AGENDA All items listed are to be adopted by one motion without discussion and passed unanimously If a call for discussion of an item is made, the item(s) will be considered individually under the next heading of business 4. Warrant Numbers 2545648 to 2545879 on Register No. 9 in the total amount of $1,243,232.73 and Wire Transfers from 1/21/2005 through 2/03/2005 in the total amount of $302,404.18. Recommendation — Approve Warrant Demand Register and authorize staff to release Ratify Payroll and Employee Benefit checks, checks released early due to contracts or agreement, emergency disbursements and /or adjustments, and wire transfers 5. City Council Meeting Minutes of February 1, 2005. Recommendation — Approval 6. Consideration and possible action regarding a resolution in support of retaining the Los Angeles Air Force Base (LAAFB) during the upcoming Base Closure and Realignment Commission (BRAC) process. Recommendation — (1) Adopt a resolution in support of the Los Angeles Air Force Base during the upcoming BRAC process; (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 7. Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of the examination plan for the Personnel Merit System job classification of Meter Reader /Repairer. Recommendation — (1) Approve the Examination Plan, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 8. Consideration and possible action regarding the second reading and adoption of Ordinance No. 1381 adding a new Article E to Chapter 15-4 of the El Segundo Municipal Code pursuant to California Government Code 65852.2 affecting second dwelling units. Recommendation — (1) Second reading and adoption of Ordinance No 1381 by title only, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 6 06 Consideration and possible action to withdraw award of the contract to HH Construction and award a contract to Premium Construction for replacement of playground equipment at the Holly- Kansas Park — Approved Capital Improvement Project — Project No. PW 04 -09. (Fiscal Impact: $81,810) Recommendation — (1) Withdrawal award of the contract with HH Construction, (2) Award contract to the second lowest responsible bidder, Premium Construction, (3) Authorize the City Manager to execute the construction contract on behalf of the City, (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 10. Consideration and possible action regarding the authorization of a license agreement for the encroachment of an awning located at 319 Main Street. Recommendation — (1) Approve License Agreement as to form approved by the City Attorney, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 11. Consideration and possible action regarding adoption of plans and specifications for four (4) public works projects at the George E. Gordon Community Clubhouse (at 300 Pine Avenue): Interior Painting Project — Project No. PW 05 -03 (Estimated cost: $16,000); Plumbing Refurbishment Project — Project No. PW 05 -02 (Estimated cost: $15,000); HVAC Refurbishment and Maintenance Project — Project No. PW 05 -04 (Estimated cost: $31,000); Roof Refurbishment and Maintenance Project — Project No. PW 05 -05 (Estimated cost: $16,500) Recommendation — (1) Adopt plans and specifications, (2) Authorize staff to advertise the four (4) projects for receipt of bids; (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 12. Consideration and possible action to approve and send a letter supporting the West Basin Municipal Water District's Proposition 50 grant applications to develop the West Basin Seawater Desalinization Project and Demonstration of Integrated Membrane Seawater Desalinization Project. Recommendation — (1) Authorize the Mayor to forward the attached letter supporting the West Basin MWD's Proposition 50 grant applications, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item U 'r 13. Consideration and possible action to approve an amendment to a license agreement between Southern California Edison Company and the City of El Segundo to provide pedestrian access from Douglas Street to the Metro Green Line Station. (Estimated Cost: $6,070) Recommendation — (1) Approve amendment to license agreement, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement on behalf of the City, (3) Approve a payment of $6,070 to Southern California Edison Company, (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 14. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of a piggyback purchase on the County of Orange Contract #TSZ12 for the purchase of two full size sedans with police packages. The total purchase price will not exceed $40,300. Recommendation (1) Approve the purchase of two full size sedans with police packages, (2) Pursuant to El Segundo Municipal Code Sec 1 -7 -10, waive the formal bidding process based upon a piggyback purchase on the County of Orange Contract #TSZ12, (3) Approve the auction sale of the two replacement vehicles and place those funds back into the General Fund Account (001- 300 - 0000 - 3901), (4) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 15. Consideration and possible action regarding a request to waive fees for city services for the El Segundo Little League and Girls Softball Opening Day parade. (Fiscal lmpact: $1,979) Recommendation (1) Waive fees for city services needed for securing the parade, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 16. Consideration and possible action regarding a Special Permit request to waive fees for the El Segundo Neighborhood of the Angeles Girl Scout Council for their Annual Tasting Bee and Cultural Fair. (Fiscal Impact: $144) Recommendation — (1) Approve Special Event Permit request to waive fees for El Segundo Neighborhood of Angeles Girl Scout Council to host their Annual Tasting Bee and Cultural Fair at the El Segundo Teen Center on Saturday, February 26, 2005, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action regarding this item 8 08 17. Consideration and possible action regarding the purchase of Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) from Alistair Fire Equipment, Inc., utilizing funds from the USFA/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. (Fiscal Impact: $121,200 /General Fund Fiscal Impact: $12.100) Recommendation — (1) Approve the purchase of twenty -six (26) complete SCBA units and forty -one (41) SCBA face pieces, under the FEMA 2004 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 18. Consideration and possible action to replace a marked police vehicle that was totaled in a collision. City to seek pro rata compensation from the other involved party. (Fiscal Impact: $33,200) Recommendation — (1) Approve purchase of replacement unit, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 19. Consideration and possible action on the Police Department utilizing $50,000 of existing Citizens Option for Public Safety (COPS) grant funds to operate on an overtime basis, special enforcement details during the calendar year. (Fiscal Impact: $50,000 from COPS grant fund) Recommendation — (1) Approve the use of COPS grant funds for special enforcement details, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item CALL ITEMS FROM CONSENT AGENDA F. NEW BUSINESS 20. Consideration and possible action regarding the authorization of a median cut on Continental Boulevard for the purposes of ingress and egress for the Computer Science Corporation (CSC) at 2100 E. Grand Avenue. (Estimated Cost: Paid by Recommendation — (1) Authorize the cut in the median as per plan, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item 09 21. Consideration and possible action regarding the award of a contract with Telecommunications Management Corporation to provide cable franchise renewal consulting services with Time Warner Cable (TWC). (Fiscal Impact: $10,000 for 2004/2005 and $10,000 for 2005/2006, Total is $20,000) Recommendation — (1) Approve the award of a contract with Telecommunications Management Corporation, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item 22. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services Agreement to Answer America, LLC for the operation of the City's Hyperion and Aircraft Noise Complaint Hotline (640- CITY). Recommendation — (1) Award a professional services agreement to Answer America, LLC, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item G. REPORTS — CITY MANAGER — NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE I. REPORTS —CITY CLERK — NONE J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgarides — Council Member Busch — Council Member Jacobson — Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Mayor McDowell — PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to City Business Only — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves pnor to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed 10 i0 MEMORIALS — CLOSED SESSION The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and/or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (if required) ADJOURNMENT POSTED DATE 1/7/0 S TIME /' `3 a')O y' `�j',� _ 1 NAME t4&� 1' `'—y 61 40' 11 11 REVISED AGENDA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting NOTE: EL SEGUNDO V. STARDUST WEST APARTMENTS, LASC NO. YC031364 WAS DELETED FROM CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL — EXISTING LITIGATION AND ONE (1) ITEM WAS ADDED TO CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL— ANTICIPATED LITIGATION REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 — 5:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4413 Next Ordinance # 1382 5:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER ROLL CALL PUBLIC COMMUNICATION - (Related to City Business Only - 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have received value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 CLOSED SESSION: The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et sue) for the purposes of confemng with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators, as follows CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - EXISTING LITIGATION (Gov't Code §54956 9(a)) — 3 matters 1 City of El Segundo v City of Los Angeles, at al LASC No BS094279 2 Michael Ward v City of El Segundo, at al , LASC No BC325247 3 Irene Chen v City of El Segundo, LASC No YC049424 CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - ANTICIPATED LITIGATION Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(b) -3- potential case (no further public statement is required at this time), Initiation of litigation pursuant to Government Code §54956 9(c) A - matter DISCUSSION OF PERSONNEL MATTERS (Gov't Code §54957) -1 matter 1 Public Employment (position to be filled) Title City Manager CONFERENCE WITH CITY'S LABOR NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54957 6) - 0 matter CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATOR (Gov't Code §54956 8) - 0 matter SPECIAL MATTERS - 0 matter POSTED DATE TIME NAME NAME 2 REVISED AGE N DA EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 350 Main Street The City Council, with certain statutory exceptions, can only take action upon properly posted and listed agenda items Unless otherwise noted in the Agenda, the Public can only comment on City- related business that is within the jurisdiction of the City Council and /or items listed on the Agenda during the Public Communications portion of the Meeting During the first Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments are limited to those items appearing on the Agenda During the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda, comments may be made regarding any matter within the jurisdiction of the City Council Additionally, the Public can comment on any Public Hearing item on the Agenda during the Public Hearing portion of such item The time limit for comments is five (5) minutes per person Before speaking to the City Council, please come to the podium and state Your name and residence and the organization you represent, if desired Please respect the time limits Members of the Public may place items on the second Public Communications portion of the Agenda by submitting a Written Request to the City Clerk or City Manager's Office at least six days prior to the City Council Meeting (by 2 00 p m the prior Tuesday) Other members of the public may comment on these items only during this second Public Communications portion of the Agenda The request must include a brief general description of the business to be transacted or discussed at the meeting Playing of video tapes or use of visual aids may be permitted during meetings if they are submitted to the City Clerk two (2) working days prior to the meeting and they do not exceed five (5) minutes in In compliance With the Americans With DiSabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate In this meeting, please contact City Clerk, 524 -2305 Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the City to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting NOTE: ITEM 1 WAS ADDED UNDER THE SECOND PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS REGULAR MEETING OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 15, 2005 - 7:00 P.M. Next Resolution # 4413 Next Ordinance # 1382 7:00 P.M. SESSION CALL TO ORDER INVOCATION — Pastor Jon Feldschau of El Segundo Foursquare Church PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE — Council Member Eric Busch 21. Consideration and possible action regarding the award of a contract with Telecommunications Management Corporation to provide cable franchise renewal consulting services with Time Warner Cable (TWC). (Fiscal Impact: $10,000 for 2004/2005 and $10,000 for 2005/2006, Total is $20,000) Recommendation — (1) Approve the award of a contract with Telecommunications Management Corporation, (2) Alternatively, discuss and take other actions related to this item 22. Consideration and possible action to award a Professional Services Agreement to Answer America, LLC for the operation of the City's Hyperion and Aircraft Noise Complaint Hotline (640- CITY). Recommendation — (1) Award a professional services agreement to Answer America, LLC, (2) Authorize the City Manager to execute the agreement in a form approved by the City Attorney, (3) Alternatively, discuss and take other action related to this item G. REPORTS —CITY MANAGER— NONE H. REPORTS — CITY ATTORNEY — NONE REPORTS —CITY CLERK — NONE J. REPORTS — CITY TREASURER — NONE K. REPORTS — CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS Council Member Boulgarides — Council Member Busch — Council Member Jacobson — Mayor Pro Tern Gaines — Mayor McDowell — PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS — (Related to Citv Business Onlv — 5 minute limit per person, 30 minute limit total) Individuals who have receive value of $50 or more to communicate to the City Council on behalf of another, and employees speaking on behalf of their employer, must so identify themselves prior to addressing the City Council Failure to do so shall be a misdemeanor and punishable by a fine of $250 While all comments are welcome, the Brown Act does not allow Council to take action on any item not on the agenda The Council will respond to comments after Public Communications is closed 1. Request by various residents to address the construction activities at 916 Sheldon Street. 10 MEMORIALS — CLOSED SESSION The City Council may move into a closed session pursuant to applicable law, including the Brown Act (Government Code Section §54960, et seq) for the purposes of conferring with the City's Real Property Negotiator, and /or conferring with the City Attorney on potential and /or existing litigation, and /or discussing matters covered under Government Code Section §54957 (Personnel), and /or conferring with the City's Labor Negotiators REPORT OF ACTION TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION (If required) ADJOURNMENT 90JIM09 DATE TIME 13�f, NAME t� ""' )` 11 2004 AN N L to L S ERV I GE AWARDS PRESENTATION TI.LESDAY, EEgRI tAF; —> Y 25, 2005 A WARD EES s YEfFRS to YFARS 25 YEARS Aarow corr6� s DwLd Gran wa Lt W- ntVVtta Gh Scott O'Connor Steve L-60h John GLLbevt MDze McKLnleu� K.evw McShane soLLU strohbvsck Tonuu DeLCastUlo jtn I- tawsew # c K.evLn Fterowevwa 30 YEARS #n grLaw santagata ifY� EARS Hulce gruwev stevewstac42 seam NevuLeth "yaw navLd Burn gr Evansl2L Robert TurwbuLL ssYEARS iacke wait fief f'Stewart Row ClrLf flA Royer qronLClvi 20 YEARS 3r' sabrLna 1- lams ChrLs VuleeUch i<lmberlee carter COMv Svv,Lth Barbara Fuller stacU LurLe Joe wLLLLawts Luis DeMeLLo JLwL WaL12er craLgjoclesow Stella c,eorgious Jeff covupbeLL RLChard t+Oo Clte c,aLCI guv2holder Loretta CLuf f NenL Pp wt { JuduU Raw,Lrez Steve RObLVUSOn cathue noVKaww ThLw, whltesCde _., ri � U vo y O �i O 0 N C J a _ w � U � T a ^^n 'J t t WON T .r. 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CE&UM WHEREAS, On February 23, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, an invitation by Attorney Paul Hams to three business associates was the foundation of Rotary International, the world's first and one of the largest non -profit service organizations Today, there are over 12 million Rotary club members comprised of professional and business leaders in over 31,000 clubs in more than 165 countries In the State of California, there are some 39,000 plus members in 740 Rotary clubs WHEREAS, The El Segundo Rotary Club was chartered in 1952 and like all Rotary Clubs in the world, sponsors service projects to address such critical issues as poverty, health, hunger, literacy, and the environment, locally and abroad Rotary funds club projects and sponsors volunteers with community expertise to provide medical supplies, health care, clean water, food production, job training, and education to millions in need, particularly in developing countries WHEREAS, The Rotary motto "Service Above Self" inspires members to provide humanitarian service, encourages high ethical standards and promotes good will and peace in the world WHEREAS, In 1985 Rotary launched its Polio Plus program and spearheaded efforts with the World Health Organization, U S Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and UNICEF to immunize the children of the world against polio Polio cases have dropped by 99 percent since 1988 and the world stands on the threshold of eradicating the disease WHEREAS, Rotary International is the world's largest privately- funded source of international scholarships and promotes international understanding through exchange programs, scholarships, and humanitarian grants Since the death of Paul Hams in 1947, more than 35,000 students from 110 countries have studied abroad as Rotary Ambassadorial Scholars Rotary's Group Study Exchange program has helped more than 46,000 young professionals explore their career fields in other countries, and 8,000 secondary- school students each year experience life in another country through Rotary's Youth Exchange Program NOW, THEREFORE, the Mayor and the Members of the City Council of the City of El Segundo, California, on this 15th day of February, 2005 proclaim February 23, 2005, as Rotary ]nte wational Day in El &gundo, and recognize Rotary International for 100 years of service to improving the human condition in local communities around the world 7 , ✓6�oG . �m .. 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NIA Amount Requested NIA Account Number. NIA Project Phase NIA /off Mary Strenn, City Madager f� GG 1 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 2 On November 15 and December 15, 2004, the Planning Commission held public hearings on the above proposed project entitlements After receiving testimony and documentary information, the Commission adopted Resolution No 2575, recommending City Council certification of the Final Environmental Impact Report with a Statement of Overriding Considerations and approval of the related entitlements The staff report prepared for the December 15, 2004 Planning Commission hearings (Exhibit C) contains a full project description The draft minutes from the Planning Commission meetings are also included (Exhibit D) Background The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo project consists of two components within a 110 -acre project site The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is the redesignation and rezoning of approximately 85 8 acres of property within the City of El Segundo currently and formerly used for industrial purposes to a new Commercial Center (C-4) classification The Plaza El Segundo project involves the construction of a shopping center development on a 43 3 gross acre portion of the Rezoning Site II. Project Description There are eight planning applications associated with the project that require action by the City Council 1) EA No. 631 - A Program /Project EIR is proposed for this project pursuant to the requirements of CEQA The public review and comment period for the Environmental Document began on October 5, 2004 and ended on November 19, 2004 2) DA No. 03 -1 - A Development Agreement is proposed to allow the developer sufficient time to build the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project and to provide the City with some assurances regarding the uses that will be located in the project, and provide a mechanism for the contribution of funds for aquatic related uses and economic development support for the downtown 3) GPA No. 03-4 and ZC No. 03 -2 — A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change are requested by the applicant in order to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan and the Zoning Map to re- designate the 54 9 gross acre property owned by Honeywell International Inc from Heavy Industrial to a new Commercial Center (C-4) land use designation Forty two of these acres are part of the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project area and 12 9 acres are part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 4) GPA No. 03 -5 and ZC No. 03 -3 — A General Plan Amendment and Zone Change are requested by the City in order to amend the Land Use Element of the General Plan to re- designate approximately 30 9 gross acres of land owned by General Chemical, Air Products Inc, Chevron, Union Pacific Railroad, and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad from Heavy Industrial to a new Commercial Center (C-4) land use designation 21 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 3 5) ZTA No. 04 -1 - An amendment to Section 15 -3 -2 of the El Segundo Municipal Code (ESMC) is required to list the proposed Commercial Center (C-4) Zone as one of the zoning classifications within the City Additionally anew chapter (15- 5G) which defines the uses and development standards that would regulate the new C-4 Zone would also be added to the Municipal Code Finally, Section 15- 15-6 of the Municipal Code would be amended to add loading area development standards for the new C-4 Zone 6) SUB No. 03 -7 - The Plaza El Segundo project area would be subdivided into twenty parcels with lots ranging in size from approximately 0 5- to 5 5 -acres through Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630 III. Analysis A Site Description and Surrounding Land Uses The subject property studied in the Draft EIR (DEIR) is located in the southern portion of the City of El Segundo at the northeast corner of the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue The entire Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is roughly bounded by Hughes Way to the north, Douglas Street to the east, Rosecrans Avenue to the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard to the west Two railroad spurs run through the middle of the site The northern spur belongs to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and the southern spur belongs to the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad and both serve the Chevron Oil Refinery The majority of the site was historically devoted to industrial chemical manufacturing facilities Honeywell International and General Chemical had facilities on the site until 2003, when demolition commenced. The Honeywell portion of the site is currently undergoing remediation as approved by the Regional Water Quality Control Board and will comply with the Boards' requirements to accommodate commercial development A 7 -acre portion of the site along Rosecrans Avenue is currently used by Air Products Inc for the production of industrial gases Air Products also owns an 8 9 acre vacant parcel of land in the interior of the project site Learned Lumber operates a lumber yard on land leased from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at the east end of the project site Foundation remains from a brass foundry budding are located in the north east end of the project site on a portion of an 11 acre property owned by H Kramer & Company The elevated Metro Green Line light rail traverses the property in a north -south alignment near the east end of the project site B Project Characteristics — Land Use j Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 22 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 4 The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would take place within an approximately 858-acre area located at the northeast corner of the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue in the City of El Segundo This site is currently zoned Light Industrial (M -1) and Heavy Industrial (M -2) under the City of El Segundo Municipal Code The proposed redesignation and rezoning of a portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site would change the General Plan land use designation of this area to a new Commercial Center designation and rezone the area to a new Commercial Center (C4) Zone As applied to the whole of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the proposed C-4 zoning would permit up to 850,000 square feet of commercial shopping center development within the approximately 85 8 -acre site The Air Products facility could remain as a legal non - conforming use in the C-4 Zone However, it is anticipated that the Air Products, Inc facilities would relocate onto an approximately 0 5 to 1 0 acre portion of the 3 8 acre portion of the project site that would retain its current Heavy industrial (M -2) zoning The Learned Lumber yard would also retain its current Light Industrial (M -1) zoning classification The land on which the lumber yard sits is expected to be reconfigured to accommodate the realignment of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks The size of the lumberyard will remain comparable to today The project also anticipates possible expansion of an existing recreational vehicle storage facility currently located outside the boundaries of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site on the H Kramer & Company property This use may be expanded onto a portion of the H Kramer & Company property that would be within the boundaries of the subject property u Plaza El Segundo Development The proposed Plaza El Segundo would be constructed on approximately 43 3 gross acres within the 85 8 acre Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and would implement the new C-4 zoning on that portion of the site The proposed Plaza El Segundo project would consist of a shopping center of up to 425,000 square feet The shopping center would contain large retail stores, specialty retail, and other uses which could include a fitness center, day spa, and a variety of sit -down restaurants and limited fast food restaurants The types of retail tenant categories could include a Whole Foods grocery store, home improvement, department store, electronics and appliances, home furnishings, pet supply, books, soft goods and sporting goods The-proposed-shopping center would consist of several one- and two -story buildings with a maximum height of 65 feet All development within the proposed Plaza El Segundo would conform to the proposed C-4 development standards iu Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative On January 19, 2005, the applicant submitted a letter (Exhibit E) requesting the City Council adopt the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 5 Alternative instead of the proposed project analyzed in the draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the maximum floor area would still be 425,000 square feet and uses would still be governed by the proposed C- 4 Zone However, as analyzed in the Draft EIR, the mix of uses would include 165,000 square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of large scale retail, 50,000 square feet of grocery store (Whole Foods only), 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet of sit -down restaurants The principal effect of this request would be to reduce the potential development opportunities and environmental impacts of the project, compared to the Plaza El Segundo Development because the mix of commercial uses included within the alternative as analyzed in the draft EIR would be limited to fewer vehicle trips than the mix of uses contained in the proposed Plaza El Segundo project Total daily vehicle trips from the Plaza El Segundo development would be reduced by approximately 13 percent from approximately 19,151 to 16,645 trips Other impacts, which are the byproduct of vehicle traffic (i a air quality and traffic noise impacts) would also be reduced if the City Council were to approve the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The proposed Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would not alter the shopping center mix of uses contemplated on the remaining portions of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and would not reduce the environmental impacts associated with the non -Plaza El Segundo portions of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning If the Council were to adopt the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, then the maximum number of vehicle trips, that is established in draft Condition of Approval No 30 could be reduce to the levels analyzed in the Final EIR This would assure that the impacts from this alternative would be reduced and enforced C Density i Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The proposed project envisions up to a maximum of 850,000 net square feet of built floor area (as defined in Section 15 -1 -6 of the El Segundo Municipal Code) on approximately 85 -8 gross acres of land in the C-4 Zone Based on the net floor area, the overall Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning floor area ratio (FAR) for the project would be 0 275 1 The 0 2751 FAR would exclude the planned extensions of Park Place and Allied Way n Plaza El Segundo The proposed Plaza El Segundo development consists of 43 3 gross acres (38 1 net acres) The proposed FAR for this development is 0 256 1 based 24 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 6 on 425,000 square feet of development on 38 1 net acres The proposed subdivision of the Plaza El Segundo site includes 20 parcels These parcels range from 0 5 to 5 5 acres in size As a result, FARs on individual parcels may range from approximately 0 00 1 to 0 49 1 One of the proposed parcels (Parcel 10) would have no FAR at all because it is the proposed location for a stormwater retention basin The proposed C-4 Zone would provide for the transfer of density rights within the development area to insure that the overall density of the site is consistent with the C-4 Zoning limitation Parcels utilized for FAR transfer purposes will have covenants recorded against them stating the maximum FAR permitted on the parcel. The following table provides a breakdown of the proposed FAR by parcel Parcel Acres Bldg. Area FAR No. 1 17 9,750 013 2 1 3 10,000 018 3 31 50,000 037 4 25 30,000 0.28 5 55 98,497 041 6 22 30,000 031 7 1 5 18,000 028 8 1 7 19,000 026 9 30 30,000 023 10 27 0 000 11 05 6,200 028 12 07 6,200 020 13 06 6,200 024 14 09 8,000 020 15 07 5,000 016 16 24 16,000 0 15 17 1 6 15,000 022 18 10 8,000 018 19 28 23,153 0.19 20 1 7 36,000 049 Road 3.5 TOTAL 43.3 425,000 Lo.26 ni Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Since the proposed density of the Plaza El Segundo development would remain at 425,000 square feet and a 0 275 FAR, the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would have the same land use characteristics and a similar site design as the proposed project The applicant has not developed a separate site plan or Vesting Tentative Tract Map to reflect the potential development of this alternative i? :r STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 7 D Circulation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The full buddout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning includes an extension of Park Place from its current terminus at Nash Street to Sepulveda Boulevard The roadway extension would include a signalized intersection at Sepulveda Boulevard south of Hughes Way The roadway would also include a grade separation structure to allow the roadway to pass beneath the Union Pacific Railroad and realigned Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks that bisect the project site This roadway extension is not part of the Plaza El Segundo portion of the development u Plaza El Segundo Development Primary ingress and egress to the proposed Plaza El Segundo would be provided from Sepulveda Boulevard at a new traffic signal located halfway between Hughes Way and Rosecrans Avenue The eastern leg of this intersection will be served by the portion of the new east -west Park Place roadway extension that will be constructed as part of Plaza El Segundo This roadway will have a maximum right -of -way width of 80 feet and extend eastward approximately 1,000 feet A second new roadway extension will be constructed to connect the new segment of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way, which presently terminates at the northern boundary of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Sepulveda Boulevard would also be widened along the project site to provide an additional north bound lane to act as an acceleration and deceleration lane for the project ui Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The circulation patterns for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the same as for the proposed project E Phasing The Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is proposed to be constructed as one phase and completed in 2007 However, market conditions can always result in construction being delayed a number of years Additional entitlements will also have to be approved by the City for any development of the remaining 425,000 square feet of commercial uses that are to occur southeast of the Plaza -El Segundo project within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning site Phasing would be unaffected by the Plaza EI Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative F Utilities In order to accommodate the development that would be permitted on the 26 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 8 Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site infrastructure improvements to drainage facilities, water, sewer, and reclaimed water lines would be required The BNSF railroad line will be moved to a new alignment dust south of and parallel to the UPRR Storm water retention basins would be constructed as development occurs A 15 -inch diameter sewer pipeline that is located north of the Plaza El Segundo site would be also be replaced with an 18 -inch diameter pipeline in order to serve the protect Once full buddout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is undertaken, the interim stormwater retention basin on the Plaza El Segundo site would be replaced with a larger retention basin that will serve the full development The utility requirements and modifications for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the same as for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development. G Parking and Loading The developer proposes to provide 2,164 parking spaces for the Plaza El Segundo development, which exceeds the City's parking requirements of 1,580 parking spaces The required parking for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be slightly less than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development because there would be less floor area devoted to restaurants Since restaurants require more parking per square foot than retail uses, the total required parking would be reduced Staff anticipates that the total parking provided would remain about the same (2,164 spaces) for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative as for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development H Development Agreement The proposed Development Agreement sets an eight -year duration of the Agreement Either the developer or the City would also be allowed to extend the Agreement for an additional five -year term The applicant has proposed to contribute $1,500,000 to assist the City in developing and improving the recreational aquatic facilities in the City The applicant has proposed to contribute $250,000 over a two -year period to the City to assist the City in enhancing the downtown business environment In order for the City to adequately support the increase traffic associated with the project, a number of off -site traffic improvements were identified in the EIR, The developer will be required to construct these improvements and pay a traffic mitigation fee at the time Certificates of Occupancy are issued The City is preparing to update the Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program to incorporate the proposed improvements that were adopted as part of the Circulation Element Update If this update is completed before the Plaza El Segundo is constructed, � i STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 9 the amount of Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee is likely to be different than the amount that would be required under the current program Staff has no way of estimating the potential change in the mitigation fee until the program is updated As drafted, the development agreement and conditions of approval require payment of fees based upon the fees in effect at the time budding permits are issued Additionally, as drafted, the development agreement allows the application of a fee credit if the City adopts an updated Traffic Impact Mitigation Fee Program includes traffic improvements that the developer is required to construct as part of the Plaza El Segundo project There is the potential fora dispute arising between the City and the developerwith respect to such credits as the developer has retained the right under the development agreement to challenge the amount of the fees and /or its right to credits in the event the City adopts a new fee program It is important to note that while the applicant has requested a credit against the traffic impact mitigation fees to be paid to the City of El Segundo, the applicant has at the same time agreed to a Draft Settlement Agreement with the City of Manhattan Beach to fund additional traffic improvements in El Segundo and Manhattan Beach that are not required by the EIR The City of Manhattan Beach estimated that the cost of these additional traffic improvements would be $3,000,000 and the applicant has agreed to bond for $3,450,000 to pay for these improvements (See Exhibit F regarding additional information about the Settlement Agreement between the applicant and the City of Manhattan Beach) In order to ensure that the Plaza El Segundo Development is designed for retail tenants that will enhance one of the entrances to the City and avoid the aesthetic appearance of a large strip mall, there are a number of requirements limiting structure and tenant sizes set forth in the Development Agreement The total floor area that could be devoted to tenants with less than 10,000 square feet is 75,000 square feet Of the 75,000 square feet, a maximum of 8 budding pads may be less than 10,000 square feet each No budding pads on the property may be less than 5,000 square feet in size, and no primary use of the property shall occupy less than 1,500 square feet with the exception of the specific retail tenants identified in Exhibit C to the Development Agreement The Agreement also limits the maximum size of any single budding or tenant to 125,000 square feet This would help deter "superstore" sized tenants who may be interested in the site in the future After staff and the applicant completed negotiations on the terms of the proposed Development Agreement, staff learned that a "superstore' size tenant recently opened a 125,000 square foot store in a Southern California city Consequently, the Development Agreement limitation would not guarantee that such a tenant slightly smaller than 125,000 square feet would not occupy the project The applicant desires to lease one of the buildings to a "Whole Foods ", specialty grocery store tenant The development agreement prohibits any grocery store tenant other than Whole Foods for one year following 90% occupancy of the project The Development Agreement would limit the number and type of restaurants that would be permitted in the Plaza El Segundo development In order to maintain high quality tenants, no drive- through or "food- to -go" restaurants would 28 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 10 be allowed "Fast Food" as defined in the draft Development Agreement, would not be permitted within 150 feet of the Sepulveda Boulevard street frontage or south of the two railroad lines extending south to the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Boulevard One full - service restaurant would be required at project start-up and one additional full - service restaurant would be required within 2 years of 90% occupancy The Development Agreement also would permit one bank and one day spa with a minimum floor area of 5,000 square feet Although not mentioned in the applicants letter requesting approval of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, staff is aware that the applicant is interested in including a health club in the project as part of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and as part of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Apart from any concerns related to how such a use is addressed in the draft EIR, staff has concerns about the inclusion of a health club in the project and recommends that a health club specifically be excluded from the project through the development agreement for several reasons Staff has concluded that there are few benefits to be gained from a health club as part of the Plaza El Segundo project The area is already served by several full service health /fitness clubs (Spectrum Club, 24 Hour Fitness, and Manhattan Beach Country Club) According to the developer's own estimates and confirmed by the City's consultants, there is minimal revenue generated from health clubs compared to other retail uses of similar sized buildings Health clubs also have high traffic generation rates, particularly in the p m. peak period Based on the foregoing, staff has included Section 416 into the draft Development Agreement prohibiting health clubs in the Plaza El Segundo Development Health clubs would still be an allowed use elsewhere in the proposed C-4 Zone and a health club could still locate potentially in the remaining portion of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning in the future Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The Development Agreement would require several revisions to clarify that the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative is the basis for the Project Approvals, as defined in the Agreement All of the other specific provisions for the grocery store, fast food restaurants, banks and spas, downtown and aquatic payments would remain applicable to the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative is part of the consideration that is being discussed between the developer and Manhattan Beach with respect to the settlement negotiations relating to the project Due to concerns that the developer might attempt to limit the potential uses on the site pursuant to such a settlement agreement, the development agreement has been revised to add Section 6 9 which prohibits such a restriction of uses on the site except as between the developer and bonafide tenants relating to competition restrictions and restrictions imposed by federal or state regulatory agencies 20 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 11 relating to hazardous materials on the site IV. General Plan Consistencv The December 15, 2004, Planning Commission Staff Report (Exhibit C) contains a detailed discussion of the General Plan consistency findings Staff believes that the project as proposed is consistent with the General Plan as it is proposed to be amended The following two paragraphs contain the findings for the proposed project Policies ED1 -2 1 and ED1 -2 2, both seek to promote land uses, which improve the City's retail and commercial tax base Since the stated purpose of the Commercial Center Land Use Designation is to provide for retail and other commercial services, it is appropriate to examine the potential fiscal impacts of the proposed project and compare them with other potential uses of the property This will enable the Council to determine if the fiscal impact might be similar to land uses, which promote growth and diversification of the tax base The Fiscal Impact Analysis shows that the fiscal benefits for the City would be consistent with the estimates that were prepared for the Campus El Segundo project The applicant for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project prepared a brief Fiscal Benefit Analysis This Fiscal Benefit Analysis for the proposed project concluded that the project could generate an annual marginal fiscal benefit (project versus existing conditions) of $2,319,421 Staff has used the City's recently revised Fiscal Impact Model to also prepare an estimate of the fiscal benefits of the project The results of the City's model indicates the net fiscal benefit of the Plaza El Segundo development would be approximately $1,980,000 in the first year rising to $2,413,241 in the eighth year of operation If ultimately approved, the additional 425,000 square feet development on the remaining portions of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning could generate an additional $2,170,000 annually The Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The applicant has explained to staff that the applicant's efforts to attract high quality tenants to the proposed project have lead to the realization that the protect tenant line up that is now expected would not generate as much traffic as originally contemplated Consequently, the applicant has stated to staff that approval of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would not affect the limit the applicant's choices of tenants Staffs assessment of -the proposed protects conformance with the Economic Development Element of the General Plan was predicated on the fiscal impact assumptions of the types of uses and tenants that were initially anticipated by the developer to occupy the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project It appears that the tenant mix now envisioned by the applicant and limited by the protect description for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative in the draft EIR, could likely result in significantly less revenue and fiscal benefits than the proposed Plaza El Segundo protect as initially envisioned This could be considered a loss in the potential opportunity to maximize revenue from the protect 3 t; STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 12 Staff has prepared a Fiscal Impact Analysis of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative incorporating the mix of uses in the draft EIR and has also prepared an analysis based on the current leasing plan prepared by the applicant The proposed leasing plan includes a full service health club that is not specifically listed in the alternative's land use mix As with the original fiscal impact analysis, estimates for sales per square foot for different land use types and retail categories were provided by the applicant The City's Fiscal Impact Model compares the estimated revenue to be generated from a project (i e , property taxes, sales taxes, hotel taxes, business license fees, etc ) to the cost of providing city services (police, fire, library, and other government functions) to the project The net fiscal impact of the Plaza El Segundo Development is described below The results of the City's model indicate the net fiscal benefit of the Plaza EI Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be approximately $1,611,400 in the first year rising to approximately $1,959,000 in the eighth year of operation The current leasing plan would generate slightly higher revenue of approximately $1,715,300 in the first year, rising to approximately $2,100,000 in the eighth year The Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and the current leasing plan each would generate approximately $265,000 less revenue than the original mix of uses in the Plaza El Segundo Development Developer Estimated Sales Tax Revenue Fiscal Impact Model Fiscal Impact Model 2013 2006 $ 1,356,644 2013 Original Mix (2 -3 -04) $ 1,980,775 $ 21413,241 Reduced Protect Alternative $ 1,611,424 $ 1,958,987 Current Leasing Plan $ 1,715,333 $ 2,078,635 Difference (original- Current) $ - 265,442 $ - 334,606 Staff also utilized the services of a retail consultant and researched other sources (with the help of a sales tax consultant) in an effort to confirm the sales per square foot estimates for different uses provide by the applicant Staff estimates the following net fiscal benefit for the proposed project, Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and current leasing plan to be significantly less when utilizing the sales per square foot estimates provided by our consultants as shown below Citt Estimated Sales Tax Revenue Fiscal Impact Model 2006 2013 Original Mix With Retail Consultant $ 1,356,644 $ 1,645,638 Estimate Original Mix with Sales Tax $ 1,254,983 $ 1,520,608 Consultant Estimate Reduced Project Alternative with Retail $ 1,084,544 $ 1,310,990 Consultant Estimate Reduced Project Alternative with Sales $1,082,049 $ 1,307,922 J2 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 IN Page 13 Tax Consultant Estimate Current Leasing Plan with Retail $ 1,177,331 $ 1,416,960 Consultant Estimate Current Leasing Plan with Sales Tax $ 993,433 $ 1,190,789 Consultant Estimate Difference (Original Mix- Leasing Plan $ _363,211 $ - 454,849 with Sales Tax Consultant Estimate When comparing the Original mix of uses using the developer's sales tax estimates to the City's sales tax consultant estimates of the current leasing plan, the potential net fiscal benefit is reduced by $987,342 in the first year rising to $1,222,452 However, it is important to note that the figures listed above provide a range of what net fiscal benefits can be anticipated The City's sales tax consultant estimates are conservative in that they are based upon a statewide average, which includes urban and rural areas and a range of communities economically Staff anticipates that the developer's estimates are optimistic Based upon performance in the El Segundo and the South Bay area, staff anticipates actual net fiscal benefits will fall in between the developer's estimates and the City's sales tax consultant's estimate, closer to the City's retail consultant's estimates. Irrespective of the mix of uses described in the EIR, the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, or the current leasing plan, the revenues are not guaranteed and can change over time as the project matures As the foregoing analysis indicates, the potential revenue from the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative may be considerably less than the originally proposed Plaza El Segundo Development This may have some bearing on the how the City Council considers making the findings of consistency with the Economic Development policies in the General Plan Based on the foregoing fiscal analysis, Staff concluded that the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would meet all of the same General Plan goals as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development but to a lesser degree due to the potential of reduced fiscal benefits from the project Zoning Consistency The Plaza El Segundo Development is also consistent with the development standards proposed in the new C-4 zoning classification as outlined in the December 15 Planning Commission staff report The overall FAR in the C -4 Zone would not be permitted to exceed 0 275 1 As part of the proposed C-4 zoning regulations, individual parcels within the Plaza El Segundo development could exceed 0 275 1 as long as the overall FAR was not exceeded A Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) procedure is proposed to be included in the C-4 Zone and Development Agreement to ensure the overall FAR does not exceed the limits in the zone The Development Agreement allows a "by right" transfer of FAR between individual parcels within Plaza El Segundo project so long as no parcel exceeds a 0 6 1 FAR Additionally, the Development Agreement prohibits the transfer of FAR from properties located outside the Plaza El Segundo STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 14 Project to properties located within the project The overall FAR for the Plaza El Segundo development would be 0 26 1 The proposed C-4 zone would establish a standard street frontage of 100 feet on a public right -of -way. Staff is also proposing that flag lots be permitted with a minimum street frontage of 20 feet Four such flag lots are proposed as part of the Plaza El Segundo development to facilitate the applicant's desires to create separate parcels for each budding Due to the roadway configuration and the desire on the applicant's part to provide some parking on each parcel, it was not feasible to establish a subdivision of the property in which all lots could meet the 100 foot lot frontage criteria that is typical of other zones in the City The 20' lot frontages on flag lots will provide sufficient safeguards for access to public rights -of -way for each property In order to accommodate the applicant's desire to have one row of buildings with separate property owners, the applicant has requested the C-4 Zone permit a zero interior side yard setback standard, Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would meet all of the same development standards as the Plaza El Segundo Development VI. Environmental Review An Environmental Impact Report(EIR)was prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of CEQA The City hired the firm of Christopher A Joseph and Associates (CAJA) to prepare the EIR with Crain & Associates preparing the traffic analysis for the project and Terracor preparing the biological study The public review and comment period for the Draft EIR extended from October 5, 2004 to November 19, 2004 Revisions to the Draft EIR, responses to comments received from the public by November 19, 2004, as well as written comments from the public, governmental agencies, and other interested parties during the public review period, have been be prepared and are included in the Final Environmental Impact Report (Final EIR) A chronology of the project milestones is attached (Exhibit G) The City Council's role in the environmental review process is to determine whether or not to certify the Environmental Impact Report and adopt a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program based upon mitigation measures they may adopt A Program /Project EIR The EIR is structured as a Program EIR and a Project EIR in one document The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is analyzed at a "program level" Since there are a number of factors that could not be studied in sufficient detail to conduct a "project level" review of the entire proposed 850,000 square foot project, the Program EIR includes a review of the issues that could be fully addressed, and establishes a mechanism for determining what additional information will have to be provided and studied in order for a "project level" review to be conducted in the future Until these various environmental issues are resolved, a "project level" analysis of the specific impacts of development on JJ STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 15 these portions of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning cannot be determined No entitlements to construct any buildings can be approved until the subsequent environmental analysis is conducted and approved by the City All of the environmental conditions associated with development on the Plaza El Segundo Development could be fully analyzed Because of this, a "protect level" review was prepared to implement the Program EIR requirements for that portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning If the EIR is certified, the Plaza El Segundo Development could be approved and constructed without any further environmental review As required by CEQA, the EIR also includes an analysis of alternatives to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development projects The alternatives include a No Project Alternative, a Reduced Traffic Generation Commercial Alternative, and an Alternative Land Use (Industrial) Alternative For the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, an additional Rezoning of the Plaza El Segundo Development Site Only Alternative is also included in the Draft EIR B Summary of EIR Conclusions The Draft EIR concluded that ail potentially significant project- related impacts identified in the Draft EIR, with the exception of traffic, operational and temporary construction related air quality, and temporary construction - related noise impacts, are at a less than significant level Table 1 -1 on page 1 -68 of the Draft EIR summarizes the potential environmental impacts, the proposed mitigation measures, and the level of significance of each potential impact after mitigation 1 Air Qualitv According to the Draft EIR, when comparing the proposed emissions from mobile sources associated with the proposed project to the South Coast Air Quality Management's (AQMD) significance thresholds for criteria pollutants, the EIR concluded that the project would exceed the thresholds for Carbon Monoxide (CO), Reactive Organic Compounds (ROC), Nitrous Oxides (NO),), and Particulate Matter (PM10) The Plaza El Segundo portion of the project would also exceed the AQMD significance thresholds for ROC, CO, NO),, and PM10 Because the degree of "excess" emissions substantially exceeds the strict AQMD limits, the Draft EIR concluded that the impact could not be mitigated to insignificant levels Asa result, the projects' impacts will remain significant and unavoidable The Draft EIR also concluded that the daily construction impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would exceed AQMD daily thresholds for ROC, CO, NOX, and PM10. These are significant and unavoidable short-term environmental impacts The Draft EIR concluded that STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 16 the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project would exceed AQMD construction emission thresholds for ROC and NO, Between 2007 and 2012, emissions from construction activities from the portion of the Sepulveda/ Rosecrans Rezoning Site south of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks may occur simultaneously with operation of the Plaza El Segundo Development Combined emissions would exceed the SCAQMD's significance threshold for ROC, CO, NO,, and PM10 These three construction- related impacts would be significant and unavoidable because there is no feasible mitigation available to reduce the impacts below the significance thresholds Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the Plaza El Segundo site would still be developed with approximately 425,000 square feet of commercial /retail uses, however the mix of uses would be different in order to reduce the amount of traffic trips generated Short-term construction- related air quality impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be comparable to the construction- related air quality impacts identified under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development (because the same area of land would be disturbed in order for construction to proceed and the square footage of the development would be roughly the same size) and would remain significant and unavoidable However, during operation of the development, the number of vehicles trips anticipated would be reduced during the p m peak hour and in total daily traffic This change in the mix of uses would reduce the level of traffic generated to approximately 1,477 vehicle trips during the p m peak hour and 16,645 vehicle trips on a daily basis This decrease in vehicle trips over the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would reduce the amount of air emissions generated by vehicles utilizing the Plaza El Segundo site on a daily basis, but would not be sufficient to reduce emission levels below SCAQMD significance thresholds. Therefore, the air quality impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be less than the air quality impacts associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, but would still be significant and unavoidable 2 Noise The Draft EIR identified a significant and unavoidable construction- related noise impact at two locations (FedEx facility at 645 Allied Way and Pacific Theatres at 831 South Douglas Street) adjacent-to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning A potential construction related noise impact to residents on Oak Avenue in the City of Manhattan Beach can be fully mitigated by Mitigation Measure 1 -1, which requires a temporary plywood noise barrier be constructed at the southern end of the project site during construction There would be a significant unavoidable construction— related noise impact at just the FedEx facility at 645 Allied Way with the Plaza El Segundo Development Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 17 Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the development on the Plaza El Segundo site would be 425,000 square feet with a different mix of uses than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, noise impacts as a result of grading and construction activities would be similar for the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative as they are under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development and would be significant and unavoidable However, noise impacts associated with the traffic generated by the development under the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be slightly less than the proposed Plaza El Segundo This is due to the decrease in the number of trips generated by the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative development. Additionally, the impacts from on -site noise sources would be less than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development 3 Traffic As part of the Draft EIR, Crain & Associates prepared a Traffic Impact Study to analyze the potential traffic impacts associated with the proposed project The Study analyzed the project traffic impacts on 25 intersections in the area, and factored in several planned roadway improvements, and other planned and approved projects in the area These included major projects, such as the improvements of Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), the Campus El Segundo project, the El Segundo General Plan Circulation Element update, and redevelopment of the Los Angeles Air Force Base As a result, the traffic study takes a very conservative approach to measuring growth from projects that may affect traffic in the City Based on the applicant's estimated project completion in 2007 for the Plaza El Segundo project and 2012 for the Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the future traffic conditions with the proposed project were estimated The Traffic Impact Study concluded that the forecasted average daily trip generation for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be 28,334, of which 1,167 trips would be in the A M peak hour, 2,657 trips would be in the P M peak hour, and 3,515 would be during the Saturday midday peak hour The Traffic Study concluded that the Plaza El Segundo portion of the overall project would generate 19,151 average daily trips, 915 A M peak hour trips, 1,790 P M peak hour trips, and 2,344 Saturday midday peak hour trips For the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the Study identified no intersections which would require mitigation during the A M peak hour only Eight intersections during the P M peak hour only and three intersections during the A M and P M peak hours would require mitigation to reduce project related impacts to a level of insignificance One intersection would also have impacts during the P M peak and Saturday midday peak (Rosecrans /Aviation) For the Plaza El Segundo development portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the study identified one intersection in the A M peak hour only, two in the P M peak hour only, two in the A M. and PM, one in the A M , P M and Saturday midday peak, and one intersection in 36 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 18 the Saturday midday peak only would require mitigation to reduce project impacts to a less than significant level The Draft EIR also analyzed the traffic impacts of the project on the adjacent freeway system and concluded that the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would create significant traffic impacts for the southbound 1-405 between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard during the P M peak hour No feasible mitigation measures were identified, which would enable these impacts to be reduced to an insignificant level Additionally, since the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard/ Sepulveda Boulevard is part of the Los Angeles County Congestion Management Plan network, the significant unavoidable P M peak period traffic impact at this intersection is also considered as a significant impact to the CMP network An analysis of the cumulative traffic from 52 nearby projects was also conducted to determine the percent contribution of the proposed project to overall /cumulative traffic growth in the area. The study identified 15 intersections that would be significantly impacted by cumulative growth in conjunction with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and 13 of these 15 significantly impacted intersections with just the Plaza El Segundo Development CEQA does not require a project to mitigate all cumulative growth, only its fare share contribution toward cumulative impacts The Draft EIR recommends a number of mitigation measures (L -1 through L- 20) to reduce the number of vehicle trips associated with the proposed project and several potential roadway improvement projects (Mitigation Measures L -1 though L -7) to improve the traffic flow at the intersections directly impacted by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Mitigation measures would include intersection improvements at El Segundo Boulevard /Sepulveda Boulevard (L- 1), El Segundo Boulevard /Aviation Boulevard (L -2), Park Place/Nash Street (L- 3), Park Place/Douglas Street (L-4), Rosecrans Avenue /Sepulveda Boulevard (L -5), Rosecrans Avenue /Continental Way (L -6), and Rosecrans Avenue /Douglas Street (L -7) For the Plaza El Segundo development, mitigation measures L -1, L -2, L -5, and L -6 would be required to improve intersections However, the study concluded that proposed mitigation measures L -1 which affects the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard /Sepulveda Boulevard would not reduce the significant P M peak hour traffic impacts to a level of - insignificance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Additionally, the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue /Aviation Boulevard would also have a significant impact that could not be mitigated during the midday Saturday peak period only The intersection of El Segundo Boulevard /Sepulveda Boulevard would also remain a significant impact for the Plaza El Segundo Development in the P M only even with mitigation measure L -1 No feasible mitigation measures were identified which could eliminate the impacts at these two intersections As a result, significant unavoidable project related traffic impacts would remain at these intersections The proposed mitigation measures at the 3 �i STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 19 other identified impacted intersections would reduce the traffic impacts to insignificant levels Additionally, since the final design of the project has not been developed, staff has drafted condition No 56 to require the submittal of a Traffic, Circulation and Parking Plan prior to the issuance of each budding permit to ensure that site specific traffic issues have been fully evaluated Since the precise mix of land uses may differ from those described above, Condition No 31 would institute a trip cap based on trip generation identified in the EIR The trip cap would limit the number of project generated vehicle trips for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to 28,334 per day and limit the Plaza El Segundo portion of the development to 19,151 average daily vehicle trips This would insure that no matter the mix of commercial, restaurant and other uses permitted in the C-4 Zone that are ultimately developed on the project site, the traffic impacts would not exceed the levels evaluated in the EIR Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the size of the proposed development would be the same, however, the mix of uses would be different in order to reduce the amount of traffic generated Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development on the Plaza El Segundo site would generate a total of approximately 16,645 daily trips, with 779 a m peak hour trips, 1,477 p m peak hour trips, and 2,205 Saturday mid -day peak period trips Of the 25 study intersections analyzed, it is anticipated that the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would significantly impact six intersections during the a m peak hours, p m peak hour, Saturday mid- day peak hour, or combinations thereof (see Table VI -14) This is one less impacted intersection (Manhattan Beach Boulevard /Aviation Boulevard) than the seven intersections would be impacted under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Alternative would be less than those under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Additionally, because the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Alternative would generate fewer vehicle trips, the draft EIR concluded that several mitigation measures that are required for the Plaza El Segundo Development would no longer be required The additional (third) left -turn lane for west bound Rosecrans Avenue at Sepulveda Boulevard would no longer be needed and the new traffic signal at the intersection of Continental Way /Rosecrans Avenue would also be eliminated Both the City of Manhattan Beach and Caltrans had commented that the new triple left -turns at the Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue intersection would be problematic to implement, and the City of Manhattan Beach and the applicant had questions the need and benefit of installation of the signal at Continental Way /Rosecrans The City's traffic consultant, Crain & 38 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 20 Associates, conducted a feasibility study of implementing the triple left -turn (See Final EIR Volume II, Pages VIII -80 and VIII -81, and Response 8 -15) and has determined that it is physically feasible with minor modifications to improvements in the public right -of -way Furthermore, Crain & Associates re- examined the new required signal at the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way and determined that no substitute mitigation could be provided for the Plaza El Segundo Development However, adoption of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would address the concern of these agencies and the applicant since these two improvements would not longer be required 4 Utilities In the course of preparation of the Final EIR, the City's environmental consultant uncovered an error in the calculations of sewerage and water generation for two of the project alternatives in the Draft EIR An incorrect sewerage generation rate of 350 gallons per day per thousand square feet was used for large scale retail instead of 100 gallons per thousand square feet in the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and an incorrect water generation rate of 390 gallons per day per thousand square feet instead of 120 gallons per day per thousand square feet was used for Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative and the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The Final EIR contains revised calculations which show that the use of these utilities is less than described in the Draft EIR and the potential environmental impact for these utilities is less than estimated in the Draft EIR The impacts remain less than significant C Cumulative Impacts The Draft EIR concluded that the Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would contribute to a significant cumulative impact on traffic, solid waste disposal capacity, and population and housing caused by regional growth There are no feasible mitigation measures available to reduce the cumulative regional impact Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The cumulative impacts of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the same as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development. D Final EIR Statement of Overriding Considerations For project with significant unavoidable environmental impacts, CEQA requires that the project cannot be approved unless special findings of overriding considerations can be made by the City Council A Statement of Overriding Considerations acknowledges that a project has significant environmental 30, STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 21 impacts, but finds that other aspects of the project, such as economic benefits, outweigh the unavoidable environmental impacts of the project A Statement of Overriding Considerations must be adopted by the City Council stating the specific reasons why the project's benefits outweigh its significant environmental impacts Based on the consistency of the project with the General Plan as described earlier, the creation of approximately 1,904 jobs, remediation of a Brownfield site, rezoning of obsolete property to a productive use, providing additional retail and commercial opportunities for residents and business, elimination of blighted areas and providing an attractive urban destination, the contribution to recreational facilities and downtown improvements, the dedication of land for public roadway improvements, and other economic and social benefits that will derive to the City, and the nature of the unavoidable impacts, staff recommends that the Council find that the overriding benefits of the project outweigh the environmental impacts and adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations as required by CEQA (as described in Exhibit A to the draft resolution). VII. Application Findings In order to approve the project, the City Council must take certain actions related to the environmental review, General Plan Amendment, Zone Change, Zone Text Amendment, Development Agreement, and Subdivision applications The required findings for each application are attached as Exhibit 5 to the December 15, 2004 Planning Commission staff report and a detailed discussion of each required finding is contained in the December 15, 2004 Planning Commission staff report Based upon our review, it is staffs opinion that the City Council should make the required findings to certify the EIR and to approve each application as outlined in the Draft Resolution and Ordinance VIII. Planning Commission Hearing The Planning Commission held its public hearings on the Circulation Element update on November 15 and December 15, 2004 At these hearings the Commission took public testimony, reviewed the Draft EIR, and considered the proposed project The applicant and 26 members of the public, representing residents of El Segundo and Manhattan Beach, presented testimony at the public hearings The Commission's deliberations focused on procedural matters related to the review of the Final EIR, a potential shuttle service for the project, the option of only rezoning the Plaza El Segundo portion of the project, and the purpose of creating a new C -4 Zone instead of using an existing commercial zone for the project A Shuttle Service As part of its motion to recommend approval of the project, the Planning Commission recommended that the City Council study and consider the addition of a requirement that a shuttle service be incorporated into the project to provide additional traffic mitigation 40 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 22 Staff has researched some of the potential benefits and limitation of requiring a shuttle service to be provided by the developer to serve the Plaza El Segundo project The City's traffic consultant, Crain & Associates, also prepared a report (Exhibit H) evaluating potential shuttle service for the Plaza EI Segundo Development There are several different public transit services that already provide service in the vicinity of the Plaza El Segundo Development The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) operates bus service on Rosecrans Avenue (Route 125) and Sepulveda Boulevard (Route 232) The project is also within the service area for the City's dial -a -ride service Important considerations for a potential shuttle service to the project include the effectiveness as mitigation, frequency, route, convenience, and costs of such a shuttle service Staff looked at the potential traffic impacts of the project and how a new shuttle service would help reduce the traffic impacts of the Plaza El Segundo Development The primary traffic impact associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development is during the midweek PM peak hour and the Saturday midday peak An effective shuttle service for traffic mitigation would operate at these times and service a resident or employee population in the protect vicinity that is likely to want to shop at those times of day Potential shuttle routes could serve the residential portions of El Segundo, the employment center in the northeast quadrant of El Segundo, and /or possibly serve the employment and shopping areas along the Rosecrans Avenue corridor Based on a review of Plaza El Segundo's traffic impacts, it is staffs opinion that there would not be a sufficient demand for a dedicated shuttle service to the protect that would lessen the impacts at the intersections that are significantly impacted by the Plaza El Segundo Development Staff has learned from the City's experience with the Downtown lunch time shuttle that convenience and reliability are key factors for ensuring the successful implementation of a shuttle service Staff would not recommend that the current lunchtime shuttle routes be altered to also serve the Plaza El Segundo Development, because the route times would have to be lengthened too much, which would jeopardize the main purpose of the lunch time shuttle Any mid -week lunchtime shuttle to the Plaza El Segundo Development would not provide traffic mitigation for the proposed protect at the time of day when mitigation is needed Furthermore it is difficult to envision a shuttle service that circulated through the commercial and office developments along the Rosecrans corridor between Sepulveda and Aviation Boulevards or extending all the way to the -1-495 freeway drawmg-enough passengers who would want to take public transit from one shopping center to another in lieu of using a automobile for these short trips Unless parking was in such short supply at the businesses along the corridor as to cause customers to consider transit use, it is not like a Rosecrans corridor shuttle would effectively reduce traffic impacts Based upon the foregoing, there does not appear to be a route or a target population in the vicinity that lends itself to supporting a shuttle service to the Plaza El Segundo Development Distance from the residential portions of the 41 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 23 City and the employment center in the northeast quadrant of the City are limiting factors for establish a route that would be convenient for riders and actually reduce traffic commuting to the development Staff recommends that the City Council not require the developer to provide private shuttle service to the Plaza El Segundo Development because it would not likely be effective in reducing traffic impacts from the project IX. Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Analysis There are several issues that deserve special attention related to the applicant's January 19, 2005 request for the City Council to consider adopting the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative instead of the originally proposed Plaza El Segundo Development One is the potential implication for future land uses on the site and the long term revenue generating potential of the project Another issue relates to the applicant's plans to have a health club as part of the Plaza El Segundo Development that was not specifically studied in the draft EIR as part of the mix of uses in the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Certain entitlement documents (i e„ Resolution, Ordinance, Conditions of Approval) would require revisions to incorporate the approval of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, should the Council choose to approve it A Land Use and Revenue When the project was originally proposed to the City, the applicant contemplated a mix of uses that might include a home improvement store, 5,000 square feet more of restaurants and other differences that resulted in the estimated fiscal benefit described above Staff is concerned that if the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative is adopted it might preclude the developer from attracting other larger retail uses that might generate better revenue because such big box retail might generate too much traffic to fit within the mix of uses and maximum traffic generation that would be permitted with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Looking at the long term prospects for the Plaza El Segundo Development, staff wants to ensure that there is enough flexibility in the entitlements, if approved, to allow new uses or other uses that have not been contemplated yet to be able to replace the initial tenants as the project evolves over time Staff is appreciative of the applicant's desire to meet the City's desire to create an up -scale development with quality tenants The tenant mix that includes Whole Foods, Borders Books, Best Buy, possibly Crate & Barrel and quality restaurants combined with the high quality architecture and design of the project should make the project unique in the area and help ensure its long term success. Staff does not want that success to be unduly limited by a traffic generation limitation that would have to be imposed by the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative As the developers come closer to completing negotiations with a number of the initial tenants, staff thinks there is no compelling reason to adopt the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Staff is comfortable that the full Plaza El Segundo Development provides a comprehensive range of mitigation measures to address the traffic impacts associated with the mix of uses analyzed While the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation 42 STAFF REPORT February 15, 2005 Page 24 Alternative would guarantee a traffic reduction of approximately 13 percent, it is not possible to predict if this will be to the detriment of the projects' ability to attract high quality tenants over the long run B Health Club As mentioned earlier, the applicant is proposing to include an Equinox Health Club in the Plaza El Segundo Development on the lot on the east side of Allied Way Even though staff recommends denial of this request, in order for the City Council to consider this as part of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, additional analysis of the traffic generation of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative was conducted which included a health club in the mix of uses to determine if such a mix would be consistent with the analysis performed in the draft EIR for the alternative The traffic analysis, performed by Crain & Associates, concluded that introduction of a health club as a substitute for approximately 50,000 square feet of retail use would not change the conclusions of the impacts of the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative No new significant impacts would be created by a health club being part of the mix of uses in the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative Therefore, if the Council desires to adopt the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative with a health club, the EIR has provided adequate analysis of the health club as part of the alternative C Entitlement Documents Staff prepared the draft Resolution, Ordinance, Conditions of Approval, CEQA Findings, and Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) based on staffs recommendation to approve the full Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development If the consensus of the Council is to approve the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, revisions to the entitlement documents would be necessary in a number of places For instance the maximum traffic generation allowed for the project in draft Condition of Approval No 30 would have to be lower to match the traffic generation studied in the Draft EIR for the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative The fiscal benefits in the Development agreement findings and SOC would require revisions as well X. Conclusion Staff recommends that the Council approve the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development as described in the Final EIR (not the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative) and adopt the draft Resolution approving Environmental Assessment No 631 with a Statement of Overriding Considerations and General Plan Amendment No. 03-4 & 03 -5, and, introduction of the draft ordinance to adopt Development Agreement No 03 -1, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and Subdivision No 03- 7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630) P \Plannmg & Budding SafetytPRCJECTSV 26- 6501EA- 631\Counat Agenda Packet @ -15 -05 heanng%Ea -631 ass 2 -15 -05 doc 2 J RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE EL SEGUNDO CITY COUNCIL TO CERTIFY AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT SUBMITTED BY MAR VENTURES, INC. AND THE CITY OF EL SEGUNDO FOR ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT NO. 631 AND GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT NO. 03-4 & 03 -5, FOR THE SEPULVEDA/ROSECRANS SITE REZONING AND PLAZA EL SEGUNDO DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. The City Council of the City of El Segundo does resolve as follows SECTION 1 The City Council finds and declares that A On November 17, 2003, Mar Ventures, Inc filed an application for an Environmental Assessment (EA -631), General Plan Amendment (GPA No 03-4), Zone Change (ZC No 03 -2) and Subdivision (SUB 03 -7, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No 061630) to redesignate and rezone an approximately 54 9 -acre property at the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue On June 28, 2004 and July 26, 2004, Mar Ventures, Inc filed additional applications requesting a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA No 04 -2) and Development Agreement (DA No 03 -1) If these matters are approved, the applicant proposes to develop a 425,000 square foot shopping center, known as Plaza El Segundo, B On November 13, 2003, the City of El Segundo filed an application for a General Plan Amendment (GPA No 03 -5) and Zone Change (ZC No 03- 3) to redesignate and rezoning an approximately 30 -acre property at the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue from Heavy Industrial (M -2) to Commercial Center (C -4) On April 26, 2004, the City of El Segundo filed an application requesting a Zone Text Amendment (ZTA No 04 -1) to amend the El Segundo Municipal Code, C The applications from Mar Ventures, Inc and the City of El Segundo were reviewed by the City's Planning and Building Safety Department for, in part, consistency with the General Plan and conformity with the El Segundo Municipal Code ( "ESMC "), D In addition, the City reviewed the project's environmental impacts under the California Environmental Quality Act (Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq , "CEQA "), the regulations promulgated thereunder (14 Cal Code of Regulations § §15000, et seq , the "CEQA Guidelines "), E An Initial Study was prepared pursuant to the requirements of CEQA The Initial Study demonstrated that the project could cause significant environmental impacts Accordingly, a Draft Program /Project . 'j -1- 4 Environmental Impact Report ( "DEIR ") was prepared and circulated for public review and comment between October 5, 2004 and November 19, 2004, F The Planning and Budding Safety Department completed its review and scheduled a special public hearing regarding the application before the Planning Commission for November 15, 2004, G On November 15, 2004 the Commission held a special public hearing to receive public testimony and other evidence regarding the applications including, without limitation, information provided to the Commission by City Staff, public testimony, and representatives of Mar Ventures, Inc , and continued the public hearing to December 15, 2004, H On December 15, 2004, the Planning Commission held the continued public hearing and adopted Resolution No 2575 recommending City Council approval of Environmental Assessment No 631, Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan Amendment No 03 -4 & 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630), On February 15, 2005 the City Council held a public hearing and considered the information provided by City staff, public testimony and Mar Ventures, Inc , and, J This Resolution and its findings are made based upon the testimony and evidence presented to the Council at its February 15, 2005 hearing including, without limitation, the staff report submitted by the Planning and Building Safety Department SECTION 2 Factual Findings The City Council finds that the following facts exist A The approximately 110 -acre irregularly shaped subject property is located in the southern portion of the City of El Segundo The site is comprised of 13 separate parcels of varying sizes, ranging from 1 8 acres to 29 2 acres The entire subject property is roughly bounded by Hughes Way to the north, Douglas Street to the east, Rosecrans Avenue to the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard to the west B The majority of the site was historically devoted to industrial chemical manufacturing facilities Honeywell International, Inc and General Chemical, and their predecessors in interest, had operational facilities on the site until 2003 At that time the facilities were closed and demolished for resale and reuse Remediation activities for on -site soil contamination has also commenced on the Honeywell International property -2- C A 7 -acre portion of the site along Rosecrans Avenue is currently used by Air Products Inc for the production of industrial gases Air Products also owns an 8 9 -acre vacant parcel of land in the interior of the project site D Other current uses of the project site include a lumber yard operated by Learned Lumber on land leased from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) at the east end of the project site Foundation remains from a brass foundry budding are located in the north east end of the project site on a portion of an 11 -acre property owned by H Kramer & Company Additionally, the elevated Metro Green Line light rail traverses the property in a north -south alignment near the east end of the project site E The proposed redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would change the General Plan land use designation of approximately 85 8 gross acres of the 110 -acre subject property to a new Commercial Center designation and rezone the area to a new Commercial Center (C -4) Zone F As applied to the whole of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the proposed Commercial Center land use designation and C-4 zoning would permit up to 850,000 square feet of commercial shopping center development within approximately 85 8 -acre site The proposed FAR for the Commercial Center land use designation is 0 275 1 G The existing lumber distribution use (Learned Lumber) that is presently located within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would also retain its current Light Industrial (M -1) zoning classification The land on which the lumber yard sits is expected to be reconfigured in the future to accommodate the realignment of the Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroad tracks It is anticipated that the size of the lumber yard will remain comparable to today H As part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning the Air Products facility may also relocate to a new smaller facility on the portion of the project site that will remain zoned Heavy Industrial (M -2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project anticipates possible expansion of an existing recreational vehicle (RV) storage facility located on H Kramer & Company property within the boundaries of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project area J The applicants are not requesting entitlements for 66 7 gross acres that are part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but not included with the proposed Plaza El Segundo development The Program DEIR 4G -3- identifies the additional environmental evaluation required for developing those 66 7 acres K The proposed Plaza El Segundo would be constructed on approximately 43 3 gross acres within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and would implement the new C-4 zoning on that portion of the site The proposed Plaza El Segundo would be located on approximately 37 3 gross acres located north of the Union Pacific Railroad tracks and approximately 4 7 gross acres located immediately at the northeast corner of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue L The proposed Plaza El Segundo project is a shopping center of up to 425,000 square feet The shopping center would contain large retail stores, specialty retail, and other uses which could include a fitness center, spa, and a variety of sit -down restaurants and limited fast food restaurants The types of retail tenant categories could include a Whole Foods grocery store, home improvement, department store, electronics and appliances, home furnishings, pet supply, books, soft goods and sporting goods M The proposed shopping center would consist of several one- and two - story buildings with a maximum height of 65 feet All development within the proposed Plaza El Segundo would conform to the C -4 development standards N The proposed FAR for this development would be 0 2756 1 based on 425,000 square feet of development on 38 1 net acres The proposed subdivision of the Plaza El Segundo site would include 20 parcels These parcels would range from 0 5 to 5 5 acres in size As a result, FARs on individual parcels may range from approximately 0 00 1 to 0 49 1 O The proposed C-4 Zone would provide for the transfer of density rights within the development area to insure that the overall density of the site is consistent with the C -4 Zoning Any donor parcels for FAR purposes will have covenants recorded stating the maximum FAR permitted on the parcel P The full buddout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning includes an extension of Park Place (a four -lane east -west street) from its current terminus at Nash Street that would connect to Sepulveda Boulevard The roadway extension would include a signalized intersection at Sepulveda Boulevard south of Hughes Way The roadway would also include a grade separation structure to allow the roadway to pass beneath the Union Pacific Railroad and realigned Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad tracks that bisect the project site �i 0 Q Primary ingress and egress to the proposed Plaza El Segundo would be provided from Sepulveda Boulevard via a new traffic signal halfway between Hughes Way and Rosecrans Avenue The eastern leg of this intersection will be served by the new east -west Park Place roadway extension, constructed to El Segundo roadway standards consistent with the adopted Circulation Element R A second new roadway extension would be constructed to roadway standards consistent with the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan in a north -south alignment to connect the new segment of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way, which presently terminates at the northern boundary of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site S The Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is proposed to be constructed as one phase Construction is expected to commence in 2005 and to be completed in 2007 T An interim on -site stormwater retention pond would be constructed within the proposed Plaza El Segundo site to retain storm water runoff Portions of an existing 42 -inch reclaimed water line that crosses the site from north to south approximately 5 to 7 feet below the existing ground surface may be relocated The proposed Plaza El Segundo would connect into the existing water and sewer lines U Parking for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda/ Rosecrans Site Rezoning is proposed to be located in surface parking lots that will surround the proposed shopping center buildings Based on a total of 425,000 square feet, including 380,000 square feet of commercial /retail space and 45,000 square feet of restaurant floor area in the Plaza El Segundo development as described in the Environmental Impact Report, 1,580 parking spaces are required The developer proposes to provide 2,164 parking spaces, which exceeds the City's parking requirements SECTION 3 Environmental Assessment The City Council makes the following environmental findings A The Draft EIR was completed in compliance with CEQA, Guidelines § 15090 A Program /Project Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) was prepared for this project pursuant to the requirements of CEQA A Notice of Preparation of the Draft EIR was prepared and circulated for public review from November 26, 2003 to December 26, 2003 A Revised Notice of Preparation was also prepared and circulated for public review from March 25, 2004 to April 30, 2004 The public review and comment period for the Draft EIR began on October 5, 2004 and ended on November 19, 2004 A Notice of Completion was filed with the State Clearinghouse on October 5, 2004, -5- B The City received twenty -two comment letters on the DEIR from public agencies, groups and individuals, C A Final Environmental Impact Report ( "FEIR ") was prepared, which includes the DEIR, comments regarding the DEIR and written responses to such comments, a summary of changes to the DEIR, and all technical appendices, D The FOR for the proposed Project, entitled "Report Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development Final Environmental Impact Report", prepared by Christopher A Joseph and Associates under contract to the City and under the supervision of the City Planning and Budding Safety Department on January 7, 2005 (State Clearinghouse No 2003121037), is incorporated by reference, E The City, acting as lead agency, has reviewed and edited as necessary the Draft EIR and the Final EIR to reflect its own independent judgment to the extent of its ability, including reliance on City technical personnel from other departments as well as professional consultants retained by the City in order to provide technical advice an assistance in evaluating environmental impacts associated with the Project, F Pursuant to Public Resources Code § 21082 1(c)(3), the City Council independently reviewed and analyzed the FEIR Based upon that review and analysis, and recommendations made by the City's Planning Agency as set forth in Planning Commission Resolution No 2575, the City Council finds the FEIR is an accurate and complete statement of the potential environmental impacts resulting from the Project The FEIR reflects the City's independent judgment as lead agency, G Pursuant to CEQA Guidelines § 15091, any changes or alterations required for the Project, or incorporated into the Project, which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect are identified for the FEIR Any potential changes or alterations that may be made to the proposed mitigation measures are addressed and analyzed in the FEIR, H The DEIR and FEIR were made available for public review and comment in the time and manner prescribed by CEQA, The FEIR generally concluded that, with mitigation, the Project would not have a significant, adverse effect on the environment Those mitigation measures are desirable and feasible, J The FEIR also identified three project- related environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated 49 i Traffic impacts at several intersections City intersections, u Operational and temporary construction related air quality impacts, and in Temporary construction related noise impacts K The FEIR also identified three cumulative environmental impacts that cannot be mitigated i Solid waste impacts, u Population and housing impacts, and ui Regional traffic impacts L Based upon a review of all relevant matters in the record, the City Council finds that the proposed construction of planned roadway and intersection improvements will improve the overall circulation system of the City and reduce long -term air quality impacts Therefore, the temporary construction impacts are offset by the long -term benefits, M In accordance with § 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines, the record on which the City Council's findings are based is located at the Planning and Building Safety Department, City of El Segundo, 350 Main Street, El Segundo, California 90245 The custodian of records is the Director of Planning and Building Safety, N There is no evidence that the project will have the potential for an adverse effect on wildlife resources or the habitat on which the wildlife depends, because the project is in a built -out urban environment, O The City reviewed the FEIR for the project and considered the public record on the project, including, without limitation, the following 1 Staff reports prepared by the Planning and Building Safety Department and the DEIR and FEIR prepared by Christopher A Joseph & Associates for the City, 2 Staff presentations at public hearings and meetings, 3 All applicable regulations and codes, 5 -7- 4 Public comments, both written and oral, received and /or submitted at or prior to the public hearings and meetings, supporting or opposing the proposed project, and, 5 All related documents received and /or submitted at or before the public hearings, P Because of the facts identified in this Resolution, specifically the creation of significant unavoidable environmental impacts as described above, the FEIR found that a Statement of Overriding Considerations would be required in order for the project to be approved SECTION 4 General Plan The proposed project conforms with the City's General Plan as follows A The General Plan contains a number of relevant Goals, Objectives, and Policies in the Economic Development Element The goal of Objective ED1 -1 is budding "support and cooperation among the City of El Segundo and its businesses and residential communities for the mutual benefits derived from the maintenance and expansion of El Segundo's economic base " The benefits of the development will be shared and supported by all constituencies in the City The development will provide significant fiscal benefit to the City by generating additional business license and sales tax revenue for the City's General Fund B According to Policy ED1 -1 2, long -run efforts for economic development should focus on "diversification of El Segundo's economic base in order to meet quality of life goals " The project will add to the diversification of the economic base in the City by providing for a new larger format retail uses that do not currently exist in the City Therefore, these uses will meet quality of life goals by benefiting the residential and business communities with more diverse retail uses not currently available in the City C Objective ED1 -2 also directs diversification of the economic base "on targeted industries that meet the City's criteria for job creation, growth potential, fiscal impact and fit with local resources" The City's Economic Development Advisory Council (EDAC) prepared a list of targeted industries, which was approved by the City Council These industries are eligible for certain financial incentives because they meet the criteria described in Objective ED1 -2 The retail and restaurant uses would be on the list of targeted industries that the City is recruiting in order to meet its diversification efforts Therefore, the proposed project does meet the diversification criteria established in the General Plan, by the EDAC, and the City Council 51 D Due to the City's tax structure, a significant portion of the fiscal benefit derived from most proposed development would be attributed to the number of employees in a new development The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is proposed to generate approximately 1,904 full time fobs in El Segundo when fully developed Of these, approximately 952 fobs would be more immediately generated by the development of the Plaza El Segundo portion of the development Currently there is virtually no permanent employment on the Plaza El Segundo site and limited employment on the Air Products and Learned Lumber sites Therefore, the protect meets the job creation Objective (ED1 -2) in the General Plan E Policies ED1 -2 1 and ED1 -2 2, both seek to promote land uses, which improve the City's retail and commercial tax base The stated purpose of the Commercial Center Land Use Designation is to provide for retail and other commercial services which provide a fiscal benefit to the City The Fiscal Impact Analysis for the Plaza El Segundo development concluded that the project could generate an estimated annual net fiscal benefit (protect revenue versus City costs) ranging from approximately $1,254,983 to $1,980,775 in the first year operation rising to a range of $1,520,608 to $2,413,241 in the eighth year of operation F The proposed project meets the City's policy of seeking balance between enhanced economic development and available resources and infrastructure capacity (Policies ED1 -2 3 and LU7 -1 2) As adequate resources are currently available within the City to serve the proposed protect or will be developed as part of the protect, as supported by the Draft EIR, a substantial new commitment of resources or infrastructure is not required The protect also proposes several roadway improvements to ensure that the project would not overburden the existing roadway infrastructure. Based on this, the proposed project is consistent with Policy ED1 -2 3 G Implementation of the proposed project will meet relevant goals and policies with regard to the Land Use Element The project will help the tax base through the development of new commercial uses without adversely affecting the viability of downtown (Goal LU4) The types of products and services expected to be provided for the most part are not already available in El Segundo The Plaza El Segundo portion of the development is likely to include electronics goods, a department store, home furnishings, pet supplies and other merchandise in stores which due to their size will be able to provide a different range of products than the smaller stores in downtown H Objective LU4 -1 encourages high quality retail facilities in proximity to mayor employment centers The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is immediately adjacent to the 2,000,000 square -foot Continental Park office J� IE development, the 2,000,000 square -foot Raytheon campus and other office buildings along the Rosecrans Avenue commercial corridor The proposed project will provide additional services to these employment centers The project will be conditioned to require maintenance and permanent upkeep on all the landscaping developed in conjunction with the project as required by Policy LU4 -1 1 J Any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to meet all health and safety and environmental regulations and would be built to meet all current seismic safety standards, as overseen by the City of El Segundo's Building Safety Division The appropriate regulatory agencies, including the Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) would be required to approve remediation of the existing soil and water contamination on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Policy LU4 -1 2 and Policy LU4 -1 4) K The redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would allow for the productive reuse of an area that was previously and is currently utilized, on a limited basis, for chemical manufacturing and industrial uses Any proposed development would comply with all the zoning regulations and development standards for the C-4 Zone (Policy LU4 -2 1) L Although the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is not located within a quarter -mile of a Green Line Station, two are located within relatively close proximity The Douglas /Rosecrans Station is located approximately 0 4 miles east and El Segundo /Nash Station is located approximately 0 5 miles north (Policy LU44 4) which will help encourage transit ridership to the project M The redesignation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would allow for the development for a blighted former industrial /chemical use area into a new shopping /retail opportunity for the surrounding area This redevelopment would occur through the combined efforts of the City of El Segundo and private applicants and would conform to the new C-4 development standards (Objective LU5 -3) N The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is only partially served by water and sewer lines Additional facilities will be installed as development is approved on a project by project basis (Policy LU7 -1 2) O As development on the site is approved, stormwater retention basin(s) would be required to contain the stormwater runoff The size of these basin(s) would depend on the size of the individual developments and 5 J -to- would be determined through completing a hydrology study (Policy LU7 - 1 4) P All new on -site utilities required for development(s) on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site will be placed underground with the construction of the individual project (Policy LU7 -2 3) Q Landscaping, in compliance with the development standards for the Commercial Center (C -4) Zone, would be required for any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Policy 7 -2 5) R The proposed project will be required to have strategic safety plans and a fire life safety plan in place (Policy LU 7 -1 1 and Policy LU 7 -1 2) All on- site utilities will be placed underground (Policy LU7 -2 3) S The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the construction of two new roadways that are included in the 2004 Circulation Element update Master Plan of Streets The extension of Park Place and Allied Way will be built to the standards contained in the General Plan (Policy C1 -1 2, Policy C1 -1 4, and Policy C1 -1 11) T Access to development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be provided from Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue Additional access will be provided from Allied Way and potentially from a road connecting Sepulveda Boulevard with Nash Street via Park Place This would allow emergency vehicle access to the site from all four sides of the subject property (Policy C1 -1 10) U Any new roadway links proposed for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be constructed in accordance with the City of El Segundo roadway standards (Policy C1 -1 10 and Policy C1 -1 11) V The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the widening of Sepulveda Boulevard on the east side of the street to provide acceleration and deceleration lanes to serve the project The developer will dedicate property for the lane widening (Policy C1 -1 14) W The Traffic Study for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development was conducted in June 2004 This traffic study analyzed the potential traffic related impacts associated with the full buildout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the new C -4 Zone and recommended mitigation measures as required by Policy C1 -1 14 r J� -11- X The names of Park Place and Allied Way will be retained for the extensions of the two streets ensuring uniformity of street naming on a continuous roadway link (Policy C1 -1 18) Y Future development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would include landscaping, internal walkways and other amenities (e g , pedestrian benches, gathering places, etc) which would facilitate pedestrian movements and ensure that any future uses were accessible and visitor friendly (Policy C2 -1 3) Z Future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would incorporate sidewalks along project boundaries and any new roadways (Policy C2 -1 4) AA The Plaza El Segundo development will have sidewalks around the perimeter and other internal pedestrian walkways with linkages to surrounding properties and public transit stops (Policies C2 -1 3, C2 -1 6, and C2 -3 3) BB While future development projects on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, other than the Plaza El Segundo Development, are currently unknown, most projects of this type provide on -site amenities such as internal bicycle lanes or pathways that lead to the adjacent roadway system, bicycle racks or lockers that are distributed throughout the site and on -site shower facilities and clothes lockers for employees It is therefore, assumed that future developments on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would provide these types of amenities (Policy C2 -2 2) The Plaza El Segundo development will be required to provide bicycle racks and /or bicycle lockers that are distributed throughout the site CC The proposed project will adhere to any applicable regulations regarding preferential parking areas or promotion of ride share (Policy C2 -5 1) The proposed project will provide sufficient on -site parking and loading (Policy C3 -2 1 and C1 -3 2) as required by the El Segundo Municipal Code DD Parking would be provided on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site in accordance with the City of El Segundo's parking requirements for the Commercial Center (C -4) Zone (Policy C3 -2 1) EE Policy C3 -1 1 requires all project- related transportation impacts to be mitigated, where feasible, by the developer The traffic impact study identified a number of intersections in the City that would require mitigation and identified mitigation measures to address the traffic impacts However, because two of the proposed mitigation measures are infeasible due to right -of -way constraints, not all traffic impacts can be JJ -12- mitigated to an insignificant level In order for the City Council to approve the project with significant impacts, the City Council must adopt a Statement of Overriding Considerations finding that there are positive aspects of the project, that when taken as a whole, outweigh the unavoidable negative environmental impacts FF Implementation of the proposed project will meet the policies of the City's Open Space and Recreation Element as the Development Agreement includes a contribution by the developer to the City to assist the City in developing and improving the recreational aquatics facilities in the City This would help potentially expand the recreational opportunities for residents and employees in the City (Goal OS1, Objective OS1 -1, and Objective OS1 -3) GG The construction of plumbing to accommodate the use of reclaimed water for irrigation systems, when available, and the application of the City's Water Conservation in Landscape regulations (Title 10- Chapter 2 of the ESMC), as required by mitigation measures M 2-4, M2 5, M2 6, M 2 -10, M2 -13, and M2 -16 and Condition of Approval No 8, would be consistent with and further Policies CN2 -5, CN2 -7, CN2 -12 HH All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, including the Plaza El Segundo development, would be required to include a comprehensive and coherent design for the development, including landscaping and amenities, in order to improve the existing aesthetic appearance of the site (Policy CN2 -7) II All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, including the Plaza El Segundo development, would be required to include facilities capable of holding stormwater runoff resulting from the development Additionally, reclaimed water would be used to the extent possible in the irrigation of the landscaping (Policy CN2 -11) JJ All development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to utilize reclaimed water for landscaping to the extent feasible (Policy CN2 -12) KK The protect would provide a comprehensive and coordinated design of the entire protect site, including landscape amenities to substantially improve the aesthetic appearance of the site and the surrounding area as encouraged by Policy CN5 -6 LL The protect has identified and is currently under Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board (LARWQCB) orders to remediate soil and ground water contamination as contemplated by Goal CN3 and Policy CN3 -2 to protect groundwater from contamination J t� 13- MM The implementation of transportation demand management programs, as required by Mitigation Measure L -8 (bike, rideshare matching, and transit options), and as required by Chapters 15 -16 and 15 -17 of the El Segundo Municipal Code will demonstrate compliance with air quality objectives to encourage alternative commuting strategies (AQ1 -1), reduce vehicle trips (AQ3 -1 1, AQ3 -1 2), and promote non - motorized transportation (AQ4 -1 1) NN Approximately $250,000 in Traffic Impact Mitigation Fees based upon current applicable fees (and potentially additional fees if the City amends its current Traffic Mitigation Fees) and over $5,000,000 in costs for off -site traffic mitigation measures must be paid to the City to offset development impacts (AQ5 -12) related to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development project 00 The project will implement a number of traffic improvements, as required by mitigation measures L -1, L -2, L -3, L-4, L -5, L -6, L -7, L -9, L -10, L -11, L- 14, L -15, L -16, L -17, and L -19 which will improve traffic flow (Policy AQ 7- 1 1, AQ 7 -2 1) PP Mitigation measure M 5 -1 provides that the proposed project will incorporate energy conservation devices (i e , motion - sensitive light activation switches, etc) consistent with City (Policy AQ12 -1 2) QQ Implementation of the proposed project, subject to mitigation measures I- 1, 1 -2, 1 -3, 1 -4, and 1 -5 which address construction hours, equipment mufflers, construction equipment staging, and noise barriers, will be consistent with relevant policies of the City's Noise Element (Policies N1- 2 1, N1 -2 16, N1 -2 1C, N1 -3 1, N1 -3 5, and Program N1 -2 1A) RR The development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site will end eighty years of industrial use by several companies which will significantly reduce the quantity of many hazardous materials that have been handled on the site (Objective PS3 -1) SS The developer will remediate sod and groundwater contamination under the authority of the LARWQCB (Policy PS4 -1 1) TT Public Safety Element Policy PS6 -1 2 to continue efforts to reduce fire hazards would be furthered by preparation of fire life safety plans (mitigation measures K1 -2, K1 -5, K 1 -7, and K -1 10) and the reduction of fire prone industrial facilities UU As required by mitigation measures K1 -3 and K 1 -8, fire access roads will be provided throughout the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Policy PS6 -1 2E) J 1i -14- W As a re -use of a previously developed industrial site, that will be remediated to the satisfaction of the appropriate regulatory agencies and will not pose any health hazard to employees, patrons or visitors to the site, the protect is consistent with Policy HM3 -1 1 requiring compliance with hazardous materials handling laws Mitigation measure G -1 and G -2 will ensure that site contamination is remediated SECTION 5 Approvals A The City Council adopts Findings of Facts and a Statement of Overriding Considerations as set forth in Exhibit "A ", which are incorporated into this Resolution by reference B In accordance with the requirements of Public Resources Code Section 21081(a) and 21081 6, the City Council adopts a Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as set forth in attached Exhibit "B," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference The City Council hereby adopts each of the mitigation measures expressly set forth herein as conditions of approval of the protect The other protect conditions of approval and compliance with applicable codes, policies, and regulations will further assure that the environmental impacts of the proposed protect will not be greater than set forth in the FEIR and these findings C The City Council amends the land use designations ( "commercial designations ") and the proposed Land Use Plan ( "Southeast Quadrant' subsection) of the Land Use Element of the General Plan to reflect the change of the area bounded by Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on the east, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the west from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding changes as set forth in attached Exhibit "C" are incorporated into this resolution by reference D The City Council amends the 1992 General Plan Summary of Existing Trends Buildout (Exhibit LU -3) of the Land Use Element to reflect the change of the area bounded by Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on the east, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the west from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding changes to the Land Use Element as set forth in attached Exhibit "D," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference E The City Council amends the General Plan Land Use Map to reflect the change of the area bounded by Hughes Way on the north, Douglas Street on the east, Rosecrans Avenue on the south, and Sepulveda Boulevard on the west from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The corresponding changes to the Land Use Map as set forth in attached Exhibit "E," which is incorporated into this Resolution by reference 58 F Subject to the conditions listed on the attached Exhibit "F," which are incorporated into this Resolution by reference, the City Council certifies the Environmental Impact Report of Environmental Impacts for Environmental Assessment No 631, Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan Amendment No 03-4 & 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and Subdivision No 03 -7 SECTION 6 Reliance on Record Each and every one of the findings and determinations in this Resolution are based on the competent and substantial evidence, both oral and written, contained in the entire record relating to the project The findings and determinations constitute the independent findings and determinations of the City Council in all respects and are fully and completely supported by substantial evidence in the record as a whole SECTION 7 Limitations The City Council's analysis and evaluation of the project is based on the best information currently available It is inevitable that in evaluating a project that absolute and perfect knowledge of all possible aspects of the project will not exist One of the major limitations on analysis of the project is the City Council's lack of knowledge of future events In all instances, best efforts have been made to form accurate assumptions Somewhat related to this are the limitations on the City's ability to solve what are in effect regional, state, and national problems and issues The City must work within the political framework within which it exists and with the limitations inherent in that framework SECTION 8 Summanes of Information All summaries of information in the findings, which precede this section, are based on the substantial evidence in the record The absence of any particular fact from any such summary is not an indication that a particular finding is not based in part on that fact SECTION 9 This Resolution will remain effective until superseded by a subsequent resolution SECTION 10 According to the El Segundo Municipal Code, a copy of this Resolution shall be mailed to Mar Ventures, Inc , and to any other person requesting a copy J� -16- SECTION 11 This Resolution is the City Council's final decision and will become effective immediately upon adoption PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 15th day of February 2005. Kelly McDowell, Mayor ATTEST STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES ) SS CITY OF EL SEGUNDO ) I, Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk of the City of El Segundo, California, do hereby certify that the whole number of members of the City Council of said City is five, that the foregoing Resolution No was duly passed and adopted by said City Council, approved and signed by the Mayor, and attested to by the City Clerk, all at a regular meeting of said Council held on the 15th day of February, 2005, and the same was so passed and adopted by the following vote AYES NOES ABSENT ABSTAIN Cindy Mortesen, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM Mark D Hensley, City Attorney P \Planning & Building Safety\Protects \626- 650\Ea- 631 \Council Agenda Packel\2 -15 -05 hearing \EA -631 reso cc doc GG -17- CITY COUNCIL RESOLUTION No. Exhibit A After receiving, reviewing, and considering all the information in the administrative record for Environmental Assessment No 631, Development Agreement No 03 -1, General Plan Amendment No 03 -4 & 03 -5, Zone Change No 03 -2 & 03 -3, Zone Text Amendment No 04 -1, and Subdivision No 03 -7 (Vesting Tentative Tract No 061630), including, without limitation, the factual information and conclusions set forth in this Resolution and its attachment, the City Council finds, determines, and declares as follows FINDINGS REQUIRED BY CEQA. Public Resources Code § 21081 and CEQA Guidelines § 15091 require the City, before approving a project, to identify significant impacts of the project and, if significant impacts are identified, make one or more of three allowable findings based upon substantial evidence in the record for each significant impact A The first allowable finding is that "changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Protect which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the Final EIR" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(1)) B The second allowable finding is that "such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(2)) C The third allowable finding is that "specific economic, social, or other considerations make unfeasible the mitigation measures or Project alternatives identified in the Final EIR" (CEQA Guidelines § 15091(a)(3)) II. FINDINGS REGARDING THE POTENTIAL ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF THE PROJECT. A. Potential Impacts Found to be Insianificant by the Initial Study. The Initial Study identified the following environmental effects as not potentially significant Accordingly, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the record of proceedings for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project with respect to the areas listed below 1 Agricultural Resources 2 Mineral Resources B. Impacts Identified as Potentially Significant in the Initial Study But Which Did Not Exceed Sianificance Thresholds in the DEIR. Although the Initial Study identified the following environmental effects as potentially significant, the City Council finds that the Initial Study, the FEIR, and the record of proceedings in this matter do not identify or contain substantial evidence 61 identifying significant environmental effects of the Project with respect to the areas listed below for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project 1 Aesthetics a) Facts /Effects (1) Scenic Vista The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site was previously developed with a variety of industrial and chemical manufacturing uses, which are currently in various stages of demolition and site remediation Two industrial uses (Air Products and Learned Lumber) are currently active within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site An industrial gas production facility and RV storage area would be permitted under the proposed C-4 zoning, as would continuation of the existing lumber distribution facility use in its current location (2) Scenic Vista The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located in an urbanized area, with no prominent natural visual features or other attributes that would qualify the site or project vicinity as scenic Buildings in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site range in height from one story to approximately ten stories In addition, there are no scenic highways or corridors in the project area Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Project would not result in a substantial adverse effect on a scenic vista (3) Scenic Resources While the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does contain areas of vegetation, it does not contain any scenic resources such as trees, rock outcroppings, or historic buildings that could be affected by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Protect Additionally, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within a State or County designated scenic highway The closest highways to the project site are California Highway No 1 (Sepulveda Boulevard), the Century Freeway (1 -105), and the San Diego Freeway (1 -405), none of which are designated as scenic highways in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Project would not substantially damage scenic resources, including, but not limited to trees, rock outcroppings, and historic buildings within a state scenic highway (4) Shade /Shadow There are no sensitive uses (e g , residences) immediately adjacent to the project site Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Del Segundo Project would not result in any significant shade /shadow impacts 6' 2 b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning or Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project with respect to Aesthetics 2 Air Quality a) Facts /Effects (1) Objectionable Odors Construction and operation activities associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development are not likely to produce objectionable odors Most objectionable odors are typically associated with industrial projects involving the use of chemicals, solvents, petroleum products, and other strong smelling elements used in manufacturing processes, as well as sewage treatment facilities and landfills These types of uses would not be allowed under the new Commercial (C -4) zoning and the proposed Plaza Eel Segundo does not include any of these types of uses (2) Objectionable Odors An industrial gas production facility would be permitted within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed C -4 zoning, as would continuation of the existing lumber distribution facility use in its current location However, these uses do not generate objectionable odors While the previous uses on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site included chemical manufacturing processes, remedjation of conditions resulting from these processes would not generate odors (3) Objectionable Odors The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would include a variety of fast food and sit -down type restaurants which may produce odors as a result of cooking processes However, these odors would be minimized through the various permitting processes required for restaurants No significant impacts are anticipated as a result of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development protect with respect to Air Quality Biological Resources a) Facts /Effects (1) Tree Preservation The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does not contain any trees or vegetation that are considered by any local policies or ordinances to be protected Additionally, there are no local tree preservation policies or ordinances within the City of El Segundo Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not conflict with any local policies or ordinances protecting biological resources, such as a tree preservation policy or ordinance No impact is anticipated (2) Habitat Conservation Plans The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located in a highly urbanized area and was previously developed with industrial and chemical manufacturing uses There are no known locally designated natural communities on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or in the immediate vicinity There are no conservation plans in the City of El Segundo Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project is not subject to, and therefore would not conflict with, the provisions of any adopted Habitat Conservation Plan, Natural Conservation Community Plan, other approved local, regional, or state habitat conservation plan There are no such conservation plans in the City of El Segundo No impact is anticipated b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Biological Resources 4 Cultural Resources a) Facts /Effects 6' 4 Y (1) Historic Resources The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site was previously developed with industrial and chemical manufacturing uses The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site has been disturbed and the existing structures have either been demolished or are in the process of being demolished There are no known historic resources located on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Implementation of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical resource No impact is anticipated (2) Human Remains There are no known human remains within the boundaries of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project is not anticipated to disturb any human remains including those interred outside of formal cemeteries No significant impacts are anticipated b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Findin (1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Cultural Resources — Human Remains Geology and Soil a) Facts /Effects (1) Earthquake Faults The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located within the seismically active Southern California region and is subject to similar risks as other developments of comparable size and type located in the region Active faults known to exist in the vicinity of the City of El Segundo include the San Andreas, Newport- Inglewood, Elysian, San Fernando, Sierra Madre, and Verdugo Faults The Newport- Inglewood Fault is located approximately 3 miles from the project site Alquist -Paolo zones are fault surface rupture zones According to the City of El Segundo General Plan Draft EIR, no active faults or Algwst- Priolo zones are located within the City of El Segundo Therefore, the risk of surface rupture due to faulting is minimal No impacts to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development are anticipated 65 (2) Landslides The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and the surrounding areas are predominantly flat, with no large hills or slopes No landslides exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or in the project vicinity The Sepulveda /Rosecrans and Plaza El Segundo Project is not at risk of impacts from landslides No impact is anticipated (3) Septic Tanks The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located in an urbanized area and would be connected to the existing sewer infrastructure No septic tanks or alternative waste water systems would be utilized on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site No impact associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Project is anticipated b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Geology and Sods 6 Hazards and Hazardous Materials a) Facts /Effects (1) School Proximity The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within one - quarter mile of an existing or proposed school Proposed development under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not emit hazardous emissions and would use and store only limited quantities of packaged hazardous substances No acutely hazardous materials would be handled on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site During cleanup /remediation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, contaminated soil will be handled in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations Therefore, no impact associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development is anticipated (2) Airport Land Use Plan The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within the boundaries of the Los Angeles International Airport's (LAX) land use plan The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within 2 miles of any other airport Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in 6 6G 7 a safety hazard for people residing or working in the protect area No impacts are anticipated (3) Private Airstrip The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip and therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in a safety hazard for people in the protect area No impact is anticipated (4) Emergency Response Plan Development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to conform to all applicable City of El Segundo emergency response and /or emergency evacuation plans With full development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be accessible from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, Park Place, and Allied Way The Plaza El Segundo Development would be accessible to emergency vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue and Allied Way The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be required to comply with all applicable Fire Department and Public Works Department regulations pertaining to emergency access and evacuation With adherence to City regulations, impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant (5) Wildland Fires The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located in an urbanized area and is not situated near any wildlands No impact related to wildfires would occur as a result of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Hazards and Hazardous Materials Hydrology and Water Quality a) Facts /Effects (1) Flooding (Housing)_ The Site is not located within a 10( proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning - or 500 -year floodplain and the Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo 67 Development does not involve the construction of housing No flood impacts on housing are anticipated (2) Flood Flows The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within a 100- or 500 -year floodplain The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not place structures within a 100 -year flood hazard area which would impede or redirect flood flows No flood impact is anticipated (3) Levee or Dam Failure The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located in a 100 or 500 year floodplam Additionally, there are no waterways or mayor dams located near the City of El Segundo' or the project site Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not expose people or structures to a significant risk of loss, injury or death involving flooding, including flooding as a result of the failure of a levee or dam (4) Seiche, Tsunami, Mudflows The relatively flat Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located approximately 1 5 miles east of the Pacific Ocean The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does not contain any enclosed bodies of water and is not located near any other large bodies of water Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not be subject to inundation by seiches, tsunami, or mudflows b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Hydrology and Water Quality 8 Land Use a) Facts /Effects (1) Divide Established Community The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not disrupt the physical arrangement of any established community The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site was previously developed with a variety of chemical and industrial uses The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is divided by two El Segundo General Plan —1992, Public Safety Element M Liz • railroad spurs belonging to the Union Pacific Railroad (UPRR) and the Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) Railroad, which run through the middle of the site These railroad spurs would remain with implementation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located adjacent to other commercial and industrial land uses Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not physically divide an established community (2) Habitat Conservation Plans The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located within an urbanized area containing a variety of commercial and industrial uses The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not included within and therefore would not conflict with any established habitat conservation plan or natural community conservation plan Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not conflict with any applicable habitat conservation plan or natural communities conservation plan No impacts would occur b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to land use Noise a) Facts /Effects (1) Airport Noise The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within the boundaries of the Los Angeles International Airport's land use plan Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not expose people residing or working in the project area to excessive noise levels No impacts are anticipated (2) Private Airstrip Noise The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located within the vicinity of a private airstrip Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not expose persons to excessive noise levels associated with a private airstrip No impact is anticipated 6:J MI 11 b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to noise Population, Housing, and Employment a) Facts /Effects (1) Replacement Housing The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does not contain any residential land uses As such, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in the displacement of persons or homes No impact is anticipated (2) Replacement Housing The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does not contain any residential land uses As such, implementation of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in the displacement of persons or homes Therefore, construction of replacement housing is not required No impact is anticipated b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to population and housing Public Services a) Facts /Effects (1) Public Schools The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development do not include any residential uses that could directly increase the population within the City of El Segundo and increase existing demands for public schools However, the potential indirect population increase from 10 %U the new fobs created by the project may increase existing demands for public schools The project site is located in the Wiseburn Elementary School District and the Centmela Valley School District It is anticipated that full development (850,000 square feet) of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would generate approximately 25 students (see Table 1) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would account for 12 of the 25 students As seen in Table 1 of the Revised Initial Study, very few students would be generated by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The number of students generated would constitute a less than significant impact on the schools Payment of required school impact fees to the Wiseburn and Centinela Valley School Districts would ensure that there are no impacts to public schools from the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development (2) Libraries The City of El Segundo has one main library located at 111 W Mariposa Avenue No residential uses are proposed as part of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza Ell Segundo Development would not result in a direct increase in library use as a result of new city residents A slight increase in use may occur as a result of new fobs, but the increase is anticipated to be less than significant and no new or expanded library facilities would be required Additionally, developers within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to pay a City library service mitigation fee of $0 03 per square foot of development Impacts would be less than significant b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to public services 12 Recreation a) Facts /Effects (1) Parks No residential uses would be permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, no increase in the City's 71 permanent population would be anticipated and no direct impacts to parks and recreation facilities would occur The proposed new General Plan designation and rezoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would result in increased employment of approximately 1,904 persons This increase in employment could result in an indirect increase in demand for recreation and parks services A potential indirect impact to parks and recreation may occur as a result of employees of the project utilizing existing facilities However, employees typically do not enjoy long periods of time during work hours to make use of park or recreational facilities (1) Parks Many of the employees from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and Plaza El Segundo Development are likely to be residents of El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, and other nearby communities that currently make use of the area parks and recreational facilities Therefore, the increase in employment as a result of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not generate sufficient demand to result in the need for new or physically altered facilities or cause substantial physical deterioration of existing facilities to occur or be accelerated Impacts to recreation facilities associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to recreation 13 Transportation and Circulation a) Facts /Effects (1) Air Traffic Patterns Due to the nature and scope of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, implementation of the project would not have the potential to result in a change in air traffic patterns at LAX or any other airport in the area No impact is anticipated (2) Emergency Access With full development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans %n 12 L" Rezoning Site would be accessible from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, Park Place, and Allied Way The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be accessible to emergency vehicles from Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue and Allied Way This would provide emergency access to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from all directions The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be required to comply with all applicable Fire Department and Public Works Department regulations regarding emergency access and evacuation With adherence to City regulations, impacts would be less than significant b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to transportation and circulation 14 Utilities and Service Systems a) Facts /Effects (1) Wastewater Treatment Wastewater generated by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be of similar quality to that generated by other commercial projects, for which wastewater is treated by standard (primary, secondary, and tertiary) treatment processes Improvements associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would comply with all applicable wastewater treatment requirements of the Regional Water Quality Control Board The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would not dispose of industrial wastes into the wastewater system (2) Solid Waste Regulations Disposal of solid waste generated by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development construction and operation phases will be subject to the requirements of applicable federal, state, and local statutes and regulations as enforced by the City of El Segundo Budding Safety Division Impacts related to solid waste disposal would be less than significant 13 b) Mitigation (1) No mitigation measures are required to reduce impacts below a level of significance for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to utilities and service systems C. Impacts Identified as Potentially Sionificant But Which Can Be Reduced to Less - Than- Sianificant Levels or Which Can Be Avoided. The City Council finds that although the following environmental effects were identified as potentially significant in the FOR, changes or alterations within the responsibility and jurisdiction of other public agencies and not the City have been adopted by such other agencies or can and should be adopted by such other agency to avoid or lessen the potential significant environmental effects listed below to a level of insignificance 1 Aesthetics a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) As a result of new construction at the previous low density, and now largely vacant, Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would be visible from multiple locations Views of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would likely be available from more off -site locations than at present as existing fencing and landscaping would be removed Existing off -site trees and vegetation would screen some public views of the project from these locations The increased visibility of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from these locations would not be a significant impact because the surrounding area is already urbanized, and future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would comply with the development standards of the City of El Segundo to provide a consistent design and landscaping that would present a pleasing visual appearance (2) The height and mass of any commercial development proposed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be consistent with surrounding commercial, industrial and office uses The appearance of retail development would represent a noticeable improvement over existing remnant industrial facilities Impacts associated with the change in visual character that could 14 7 Ll be associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be less than significant (3) A greater number of view lines through the site would be opened up as a result of removing fencing and landscaping along the boundary of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, although some of these view lines could be blocked by future buildings This effect would be less than significant because no views of scenic resources would be affected (4) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR requires analysis of potential impacts related to increased night lighting for later projects that would implement the proposed Circulation Element Update Improvements to the Sepulveda Boulevard /Rosecrans Avenue intersection that would be required in order to address potential traffic impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would constitute a project that implements the Circulation Element Update policies Based upon the analysis below, construction of this component of the proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new effects related to night lighting that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Circulation Element Update (5) Increased on -site lighting associated with the permitted uses would increase on -site lighting levels substantially from the currently low levels of light emitted from the project area Additionally, enhanced street lighting could be provided in conjunction with potential improvements to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection The resulting lighting levels would be consistent with existing ambient light levels on Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and would be less than significant In addition, the impacts of increased street lighting at the Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection would be minimal compared to the effects of increased lighting of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The closest sensitive receptors are separated from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site by Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, and commercial developments along Rosecrans Avenue These intervening uses would block light generated by development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and therefore, impacts to sensitive receptors from lighting would be less than significant (6) Development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to the levels allowed under the new Commercial Center (C-4) zoning would substantially increase the amount of reflective materials located on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from the current levels However, the resulting levels of glare would be consistent with the existing levels currently found on Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard In addition, use of non - reflective materials in the construction of any proposed developments would ensure that these glare impacts would be less than significant Potential glare impacts to sensitive receptors 15 75 would be less than significant for the same reasons identified above Plaza El Segundo Development (7) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be visible from multiple locations The increased visibility of the Plaza El Segundo Development would not be a significant impact because the surrounding area is already urbanized, and proposed development would consist of an attractive shopping center with a consistent design and landscaping that would present a pleasing visual appearance The height and mass of proposed development would be consistent with surrounding commercial, industrial and office uses The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be visually compatible with the office and retail buildings located along Hughes Way and Rosecrans Avenue The appearance of the proposed shopping center development would represent a noticeable improvement over existing remnant industrial facilities Impacts associated with the change in visual character of the area as a result of development of Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant (8) The development of the low intensity Plaza El Segundo Site has the potential to substantially alter the nighttime lighting characteristics of the Plaza El Segundo site and vicinity Due to the high ambient level of night lighting that presently exists in the areas surrounding the Plaza El Segundo site, and the distance of the sensitive receptors from the Plaza El Segundo site, night - lighting impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant (9) Development of the Plaza El Segundo Development would substantially increase the amount of reflective materials located on the Plaza El Segundo Site from the current levels However, the resulting levels of glare would be consistent with the existing levels currently found on Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and would be less than significant with the use of non - reflective materials in the construction of the Plaza El Segundo Development b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda / Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as mirrored glass, must not be permitted Non - reflective building materials must be used to the maximum extent possible to reduce potential glare impacts (B -1) (2) Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare (B -2) 16 76 Plaza El Segundo (3) Expansive areas of highly reflective materials, such as mirrored glass, must not be permitted Non - reflective building materials must be used to the maximum extent possible to reduce potential glare impacts (B -3) (4) Lighting must be designed to minimize off -site glare (B -4) d) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Protect with respect to Aesthetics (2) Changes or incorporated into the Plaza El Segundo substantially lessen identified in the FEIR 2 Air Quality a) Facts /Effects alterations have been required in, or Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Development project which avoid or the significant environmental effect as Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Maximum daily emissions from a typical construction protect associated with the Proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will not exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for Sox (2) Between 2007 and 2012, emissions from construction activity may occur simultaneously with operational emissions associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Combined emissions would not exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for SOx Impacts associated with SOx emissions would be below the significance threshold and less than significant (3) State and federal 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO standards would not be exceeded under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and CO levels would be well below the more stringent state standards Thus, impacts with respect to CO concentrations would be less than significant (4) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be consistent with the 2003 AQMP Plaza El Segundo (5) Maximum daily emissions associated with the construction of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development will not exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for CO, NOx, and PM10 Therefore, 17 7 % b) C) emissions of these pollutants would fall below the significance thresholds (6) Impacts associated with CO concentrations in 2012 under the full build out of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be less than significant The number of vehicles at the analyzed intersections in 2007 would be less than those occurring during 2012 Therefore, the State and federal 1 -hour and 8 -hour CO standards would not be exceeded as a result of traffic generated by the proposed Plaza El Segundo Thus, impacts with respect to CO hotspots would be less than significant (7) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would also be consistent with the 2003 AQMP Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects, impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined in light of this Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration This examination must provide quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C- 1) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Construction Emissions The following is a list of feasible control measures that the SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10 These mitigation measures must be implemented for all areas where construction activities associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would occur Fugitive Dust, PM10 Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, including but not limited to the following (1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects, impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined This examination must provide quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to iL the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C -1) (2) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving activities (C -2) (3) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -3) (4) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -4) (5) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be covered or watered at least twice daily (C -5) (6) All haul trucks hauling sod, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -6) (7) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -7) (8) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind drive fugitive dust (C -8) (9) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph (C -9) (10) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour (C -10) (11) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage smog alerts (C -11) (12) For all construction emissions, the following measure must apply The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person) 19 jo c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered generators Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at competitive prices k Use propane- or butane - powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline if readily available at competitive prices (C -12) Plaza El Segundo Construction Emissions The following is a list of feasible control measures that the SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10 These mitigation measures must be implemented during construction activities associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Fugitive Dust, PMfO (13) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving activities (C -13) (14) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -14) (15) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -15) 20 8 U (16) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be covered or watered at least twice daily (C -16) (17) All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -17) (18) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (19) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind drive fugitive dust (C -19) (20) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph (C -20) (21) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour (C -21) (22) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage smog alerts (C -22) (23) The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person) c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered generators 21 81 Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at competitive prices k Use propane- or butane - powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline if readily available at competitive prices (C -23) d) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Air Quality (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR (3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures C -2, C -3, C -4, C -5, C -6, C -7, C -8, C -9, C -10, C -11, C -12, C -13, C -14, C -15, C -16, C- 17, C -18, C -19, C -20, C -21, C -22, and C -23, changes or alteration are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency (4) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) 3 Biological Resources a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) A small, human - induced marsh was identified at the northwest corner of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Subsequent investigation indicated that 0 30 acres of wetlands falling under the jurisdiction of the LARWQCB may be present in this area Construction activities occurring within a wetland habitat, or loss of wetland habitat could represent a substantial adverse effect on a riparian habitat or sensitive natural community Thus, impacts on wetlands resulting from development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be potentially significant, subject to the findings of project- specific subsequent environmental analysis described under Subsequent Environmental Documentation and Mitigation Measures 8 22 4 (2) Field surveys identified a number of native and non - native wildlife species that were either observed directly or inferred to utilize the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Most of these species are common in urban areas and with the exception of the loggerhead shrike would not be considered sensitive species Impacts to other wildlife species that could result from development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not represent a substantial adverse effect on any species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species in local or regional plans, policies, or regulations, or by the California Department of Fish and Game or U S Fish and Wildlife Service and would therefore be less than significant (3) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site was assessed as unlikely to play any significant biogeographic role in the movement of animals through the region Thus activity associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not have the potential to interfere substantially with the movement of any native resident or migratory fish or wildlife species or with established native resident or migratory wildlife corridors or impede the use of native wildlife nursery sites No impacts related to wildlife corridors and habitat linkages would result from potential development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (4) No sensitive plant species were identified on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during field surveys Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not impact sensitive plant species No endangered mammal, bird, reptile, amphibian, fish or invertebrate species were detected on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not impact endangered animal species (5) One threatened bird species, two bird species of special concern, and one bird species covered by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act were either detected on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or could potentially use the site, based on known distributions of species white - tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, Belding's savannah sparrow, and burrowing owl The Belding's savannah sparrow is listed as a State Threatened species The white -tailed kite and loggerhead shrike are both listed as California Species of Special Concern The burrowing owl has no formal protected status at this time, as both the state and federal governments have declined to list the species as threatened or endangered, but burrowing owl nests are covered by the Migratory Bird Treaty Act Development activities associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would have the potential to result in the impacts to these species from • Grading activities on -site will generate noise, which is considered detrimental to wildlife utilization of remnant habitat areas over the construction life of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The impact, however, is temporal in nature 8'%j J 23 and would be less than significant as long as no endangered or threatened organisms are present on -site during the construction activity • Construction personnel have the potential to be destructive to all forms of plant and animal life Small mammals and reptiles are particularly subject to disturbance from harassment, capture, or destruction Such activities that affect the four sensitive species listed above could have a substantial adverse effect on a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species and would be significant • Grading and construction activities within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site could negatively affect increasingly rare organisms, including those identified above These activities could have a substantial adverse effect on a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species and would be significant (6) Although the general biological assessment of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site identified the potential for vernal pools to occur within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, a follow -on investigation ruled out this possibility Development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would therefore not affect this sensitive natural community and no impacts related to vernal pools would occur Plaza El Segundo (7) The analysis provided regarding potential jurisdictional wetlands and sensitive species within the Plaza El Segundo Development site is in accordance with the mitigation measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning that require site - specific evaluation of potential wetlands impacts (6) Based upon the assessment of potential jurisdictional wetlands within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site, approximately 0 30 acres of wetlands under the jurisdiction of the LARWQCB may exist within the site No waters of the U S or waters of the State are present on the proposed Plaza El Segundo site Therefore, construction of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not impact any ACOE or CFDG jurisdictional wetland areas, but could potentially affect approximately 0 30 acres of LARWQCB jurisdictional wetlands Construction activities occurring within a wetland habitat, or loss of wetland habitat could represent a substantial adverse effect on a riparian habitat or sensitive natural community Thus, impacts on wetlands resulting from potential future development of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be significant (9) The four sensitive bird species detected on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or that could potentially use the site could also occur on the proposed Plaza El Segundo site 24 84 Development activities associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would have the potential to result in the following impacts to these species • Grading activities on -site will generate noise, which is considered detrimental to wildlife utilization of remnant habitat areas over the construction life of the Plaza El Segundo The impact, however, is temporal in nature and would be less than significant as long as no endangered or threatened organisms are present on -site • Construction personnel have the potential to be destructive to all forms of plant and animal life Such activities that affect the three sensitive species listed above could have a substantial adverse effect on a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species and would be significant • Grading and construction activities within the proposed Plaza El Segundo site could negatively affect increasingly rare organisms, including white tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, Belding's savannah sparrow, and burrowing owl These activities could have a substantial adverse effect on a species identified as a candidate, sensitive, or special status species and would be significant. b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development project that includes the northwest corner of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that has been identified as potentially containing 0 30 acres of jurisdictional wetlands area under the jurisdiction of LARWQCB Impacts to any jurisdictional wetlands that may exist in this area must be examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following (1) A site specific analysis must be conducted to determine whether the design of the proposed development project would impact any of the 0 30 acres identified as potential jurisdictional wetlands This analysis must be completed prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If jurisdictional wetlands would be affected by the development project, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (D -1) Subsequent environmental documentation must also be prepared for any proposed development project within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to determine the presence /absence of sensitive species This information must be 25 85 examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following (2) Site specific analysis of potential effects to four sensitive bird species (white tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these sensitive species would be affected by the proposed development, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these species to less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site monitoring by a qualified biologist during grading and /or construction activities (D -2) C) Mitigation (1) A site specific analysis must be conducted to determine whether the design of any proposed development project within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning site would impact any of the 0 30 acres identified as potential jurisdictional wetlands This analysis must be completed prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If jurisdictional wetlands would be affected by the development project, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (D -1) (2) Site specific analysis of potential effects to four sensitive bird species (white tailed kite, loggerhead shrike, burrowing owl and Belding's savannah sparrow) must be conducted prior to the start of construction activities for any proposed development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If any of these sensitive species would be affected by the proposed development, measures must be identified to reduce impacts to these species to less than significant levels, including, but not limited to, on -site monitoring by a qualified biologist during grading and /or construction activities (D -2) (3) All construction personnel must receive copies of all pertinent mitigation measures to reduce impacts to general biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding adverse impacts to birds encountered on -site (D -3) (4) Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of the Site where burrowing owls may occur, a qualified biologist must be retained to conduct surveys for burrowing owl to determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If burrowing owls are determined to be resident, a qualified biologist must oversee site remediation and demolition activities in and around any semi- natural areas which could be occupied by 26 8c burrowing owls Proposed mitigation measures must be presented to the California Department of Fish and Game and /or U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to avoid directly harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities (D-4) Plaza El Segundo The following mitigation measures must be required for the Plaza El Segundo Development (5) All construction personnel must receive copies of all pertinent mitigation measures to reduce impacts to general biological resources and must be instructed on avoiding adverse impacts to birds encountered on -site (D -5) (6) Prior to site remediation or construction grading on parts of the Site where burrowing owls may occur, a qualified biologist must be retained to conduct surveys for burrowing owl to determine if it is resident on -site Surveys must be conducted no more than 30 days prior to commencement of such activities If burrowing owls are determined to be resident, a qualified biologist must oversee site remediation and demolition activities in and around any semi- natural areas which could be occupied by burrowing owls Proposed mitigation measures must be presented to the California Department of Fish and Game and /or U S Fish and Wildlife Service for approval to avoid directly harming the owl if it is present on -site during these activities (D -6) (7) Prior to issuance of building permits, evidence must be provided to the City of El Segundo that all necessary approvals for any wetland dredge /fill contemplated by such permit have been obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board — Los Angeles Region, or equivalent documentation, or a waiver stating that no permit is presently required pursuant to the regulations of that agency If required, conditions for permit approvals by RWQCB must include, but may not be limited to the following • Mitigation of any unavoidable impacts to wetland values and functions to the satisfaction of the permitting agency • Incorporation of buffers to the wetland areas • On -site treatment of runoff to improve water quality • Compliance with construction (D -7) d) Findinq best management practices during (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the 27 8 '� Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to Biological Resources (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FOR (3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures D -1, D -2, D -4, D -6, and D -7, changes or alteration are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency (4) If mitigation is not adopted by the other junsdiction(s), the impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) 4 Geology and Soils a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) No evidence of faulting was observed during the field investigation and no active faults cross the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site or are located in the immediate site vicinity The City of El Segundo does not contain any Alquist -Paolo Earthquake Fault Zones Based on the available geologic data, active or potentially active faults with the potential for surface fault rupture are not known to be located directly beneath or projecting toward the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, development of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not expose people to significant impacts related to surface fault rupture (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located within the Southern California region that is known for its seismic activity Additionally, the location of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site relative to known active or potentially active faults indicates that it could be subjected to significant ground shaking Compliance with the State of California Building Code, with its local amendments, would ensure that potential seismic and ground shaking impacts would be less than significant (3) According to the State of California Seismic Hazards Map, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located in an area at risk for liquefaction Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not expose people to significant liquefaction impacts (4) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not within an area identified as having a potential for slope instability 28 U Additionally, the site is not located within an area identified as having a potential for seismic slope instability There are no known landslides near the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, nor is the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site located in the path of any known or potential landslides Therefore, the development of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or expose people to significant impacts related to slope stability (5) No subsidence associated with fluid withdrawal, peat oxidation, or hydrocompaction has occurred in the City of El Segundo Therefore, development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or expose people to significant impacts related to subsidence (6) The City of El Segundo is not within an area of known expansive soils Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or expose people to significant impacts related to expansive sods (7) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR requires analysis of potential impacts related to expansive soils for later protects that would implement the proposed Circulation Element Update The proposed connection of Park Place between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and connection of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a project that implements the Circulation Element Update policies Based upon the analysis above, construction of this component of the proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new effects related to expansive soils that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Circulation Element Update (8) The City of El Segundo is within an oil field and there are documented producing wells located near the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Due to the presence of oil and natural gas wells near the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, there is a potential for methane to be present in the soil Impacts associated with methane levels on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be potentially significant, subject to the findings of project-specific environmental analysis described under Subsequent Environmental Documentation and Mitigation Measures (9) Removal of contaminated sods that may occur on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be separate activity which will be accomplished prior to grading activities For a discussion of soil contamination on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site and its removal, see Section IV G of this EIR (10) Earth movement activities in and around the unlined depressions could result in an increase of impervious surfaces at the site and expose soils to potential wind -borne erosion 29 c� Therefore, the potential for erosion as a result of the development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be significant Plaza El Segundo (11) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would not expose people or structures to potentially adverse effects or otherwise result in significant impacts with respect to surface fault rupture, seismicity and ground shaking, liquefaction and seismic settlement, slope stability, subsidence, expansive sods, landform alteration, building foundations, or grading Impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant with respect to these issues (12) The City of El Segundo is within an oil field and there are documented producing wells located near Plaza El Segundo A methane study was conducted to determine the presence or absence of methane on the Plaza El Segundo site This study meets the requirement for subsequent environmental documentation for development on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Site Seventeen methane samples and one duplicate sample were collected from nine locations on the Plaza El Segundo site on January 5, 2004 Methane was detected during the sampling, however, it was not detected at levels that require further analysis or sampling Therefore, impacts associated with methane would be less than significant on the Plaza El Segundo site (13) Unlined natural depressions could result in an increase of impervious surfaces at the site and expose soils to the effects of wind -borne erosion Therefore, the potential for erosion at the site as a result of the development of Plaza El Segundo would be significant There is also potential for erosion to occur during the grading process during periods of heavy precipitation The development of Plaza El Segundo would result in potentially significant impacts related to erosion b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site to determine the presence or absence of methane The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following A methane study must be conducted to determine the levels at which methane is or is not present in the area of any proposed development If methane is determined to be present at or above the levels which require action, then the report shall include recommendations and mitigation measures which shall be followed (E -1) 30 � G C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) A methane study must be conducted to determine the levels at which methane is or is not present in the area of any proposed development If methane is determined to be present at or above the levels which require action, then the report must include recommendations and mitigation measures which must be followed (E -1) (2) All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must be suspended if winds exceed 25 miles per hour (E -2) Plaza El Segundo (3) All soil disturbance and travel on unpaved surfaces must be suspended if winds exceed 25 miles per hour (E -3) d) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Project with respect to geology and soils (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR (3) With Respect to Mitigation Measures E -2 and E -3, changes or alteration are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency and not the agency making the finding Such changes have been adopted by such other agency or can and should be adopted by such other agency (4) If mitigation is not adopted by impact would remain significant and Council this includes the impact within of Overriding Considerations (SOC) 5 Hydrology and Water Quality a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning the other junsdiction(s), the unavoidable and the City the ambit of the Statement (1) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR requires analysis of potential impacts related to drainage and storm drain systems for later projects that would implement the proposed Circulation Element Update The proposed connection of Park Place between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and 31 91 connection of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a protect that implements the Circulation Element Update policies The analysis provided below includes the master drainage plan and storm drain and detainment system designed required by the Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR Based upon the analysis provided below, construction of this component of the proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new effects related to drainage that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Circulation Element Update (2) The hydrology calculations demonstrate that the entire Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site can be protected from flooding through the use of on -site storm drains in conjunction with an on -site retention basin without increasing discharge rates from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site At full bwldout the total 50 -year flow discharging into the retention basin is 117 cubic feet per second (cfs) with a total retention volume of 4 acre -feet or 175,000 cubic feet With the construction of the retention basin and the mitigation measures below, the development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site at full buildout would not result in significant impacts related to hydrology (3) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is not located in a 100 or 500 year floodplam Therefore, the future development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not result in or expose people or property to significant impacts related to flooding (4) The development of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site does not involve deep excavations that have the potential to intercept existing Aquifers, nor would it involve additions (with the exception of normal water percolation from rainfall /landscape irrigation) or withdrawals of groundwater Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in significant impacts related to groundwater (5) Since the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning involves clearing, grading, and the excavation of 5 or more acres, a General Construction Activity Storm Water Permit must be obtained from the SWRCB prior to the start of construction The NPDES requires that a NOI be filed with the SWRCB By filing an NOI, the developer agrees to the conditions outlined in the General Permit One of the conditions of the General Permit is the development and the implementation of a SWPPP The SWPPP identifies which structural and nonstructural BMPs will be implemented, such as sandbag barriers, temporary destltmg basins near inlets, gravel driveways, dust controls, employee training, and general good housekeeping practices With the implementation of the required BMPs and the mitigation measures listed below, short-term impacts on water quality from construction materials, site grading, and equipment maintenance would be less than significant 32 92 (6) If not properly designed and constructed, the proposed development could increase the rate of urban pollutant introduction into storm water system As required by the SUSMP, detailed plans for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site's compliance with the SUSMP will be submitted to the City as part of the development plan approval process prior to issuance of building and grading permits With compliance with the SUSMP requirements, the project's operational impacts on storm water quality will be less than significant Plaza El Segundo (7) Runoff from the Plaza El Segundo site would drain across the Plaza El Segundo Site to the proposed retention basin located in the eastern portion of the Plaza El Segundo site The total 50- year flow discharging into the retention basin from the portion of the Plaza El Segundo site located north of the railroad tracks is anticipated to be 57 cfs The total volume of the retention basin is 8 09 acre -feet or 352,000 cubic feet for the Plaza El Segundo site The total 50 -year flow discharging from the portion of the Plaza El Segundo site located south of the railroad tracks is 11 cfs Since this does not represent an increase in runoff from the existing condition, no detention is required for this area With the construction of the retention basin and the mitigation measures below, development of Plaza El Segundo would not result in significant impacts related to hydrology (8) Plaza El Segundo is not located in a 100 or 500 year floodplain Therefore, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in or expose people or property to significant impacts related to flooding (9) The development of the Plaza El Segundo site does not involve deep excavations that have the potential to intercept existing Aquifers, nor would it involve direct additions or withdrawals of groundwater Therefore, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in significant impacts related to groundwater With the implementation of the required BMPs, and the mitigation measures listed below short-term impacts on water quality from construction materials, site grading, and equipment maintenance would be less than significant (10) If not properly designed and constructed, the proposed development on Plaza El Segundo could increase the rate of urban pollutant introduction into storm water system In compliance with the SUSMP requirements, the proposed development on Plaza El Segundo will provide for the treatment/filtration of on -site storm water runoff before it enters the public storm water conveyance system Applicable BMPs will also be selected from those approved sources identified in the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan for Los Angeles County and Cities in Los Angeles County Additionally, a preventive maintenance program, including regular street and 33 y,, parking lot sweeping with equipment designed for removal of such compounds, should be provided to reduce the potential water quality impact to a less- than - significant level As noted above, the Plaza El Segundo site will provide structural or treatment control BMPs designed to mitigate storm water runoff With compliance with the SUSMP requirements, the project's operational impacts on storm water quality will be less than significant b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The applicant must prepare hydrology studies for each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Such studies shall be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agency (F -1) (2) The applicant must prepare runoff studies for each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site so that the runoff from one specific project area would not flow onto another specific protect area without the owners consent Such studies must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agency (F -2) (3) The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This plan must include detailed hydrology /hydraulic calculations and drainage improvements, showing quantitatively how the project will eliminate the potential for downstream flooding due to increased storm water runoff These plans will also identify the proposed BMPs to be implemented in compliance with the requirements of the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan and the ESMC Such plans must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (F -3) (4) The applicant must design, for each specific development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, a conveyance and detainment system to meet the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works limits on the storm drains that would convey the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site's discharge (F -4) (5) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development must comply with City of El Segundo Ordinance No 1347 and No 1348, which establishes storm water and urban pollution controls (F -5) (6) The project owner /developer of a specific development (e g , Plaza El Segundo) on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site must 34 94 maintain all structural or treatment control BMPs for the life of the project (F -6) Plaza El Segundo The following mitigation measures have been identified as pertaining specifically to the Plaza El Segundo Development (7) The applicant must prepare a hydrology study for the Plaza El Segundo Site The study must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and any other applicable agencies (F -7) (8) The applicant must prepare a runoff study for the Plaza El Segundo Site so that the runoff does not flow onto another area without the owners consent The study must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and the any other applicable agencies (F -8) (9) The applicant must prepare a master drainage plan for the Plaza El Segundo Site This plan must include detailed hydrology /hydraulic calculations and drainage improvements, showing quantitatively how the project will eliminate the potential for downstream flooding due to increased storm water runoff These plans will also identify the proposed BMPs to be implemented in compliance with the requirements of the Standard Urban Storm Water Mitigation Plan and the ESMC Such plans must be reviewed and approved by the City of El Segundo and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Works (F -9) (10) The applicant must design a conveyance and detainment system to meet the City of El Segundo's and Los Angeles County Department of Public Works limits on the storm drains that would convey the Plaza El Segundo Site's discharge (F -10) (11) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must comply with City of El Segundo Ordinance No 1347 and No 1348, which establishes storm water and urban pollution controls (F -11) (12) The project owner /developer must maintain all structural or treatment control BMPs for the life of the Plaza El Segundo Development (F -12) d) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to hydrology and water quality (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or 35 J substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR (3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other junsdiction(s), the impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) Hazards and Hazardous Materials a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The parcels that comprise the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site are known to contain soil and groundwater contamination due to past activities However, at this time, the extent and type of contamination for all the parcels is not known Without this information, based upon previous activities that have taken place on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, conditions of site contamination would have the potential to expose workers and visitors to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to soil and groundwater contamination levels that are above established remediation thresholds and expose workers and visitors to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to cancer and /or non cancer risks that exceed health risk thresholds Thus impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning related to soil and groundwater contamination would be significant (2) Asbestos and lead surveys have not been conducted for any of the structures that exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site with the exception of the Honeywell International Inc parcels However, it is assumed that these structures contain asbestos containing material and lead due to the age of the facilities Thus demolition and development activities on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would have the potential to expose workers to hazards associated with asbestos and lead Impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be significant with respect to asbestos and lead Plaza El Segundo (3) Upon completion of interim remediation of the project site, potential health risk impacts to individuals from site contamination would be less than significant with respect to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Implementation of additional measures to address soil gas and groundwater contamination would not affect the risks associated with construction and operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development since the workers, employees and patrons of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would 36 9 E not be exposed to chemicals that would be remediated through these processes (4) After removal of the asbestos containing materials from the various facilities, the facilities on the Plaza El Segundo site were demolished There are no structures or asbestos containing materials presently located on proposed Plaza El Segundo site Therefore, impacts to individuals or the environment from asbestos fibers would be less than significant Lead -based paint surveys revealed no significant results b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for any proposed development project within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Conditions related to soil and groundwater contamination must be examined for the proposed development site, at the time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following (1) A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise that project site must be undertaken The City must require that this process be initiated by requiring the project applicant to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or equivalent investigation and analysis for the specific project site that would be occupied by the proposed development The Phase I ESA or equivalent document must be prepared by a licensed professional (Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent) and submitted to the City for review (G -1) (2) If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require the preparation of subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board and /or other appropriate agency The project applicant must provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -2) (3) Remediation of any environmental conditions identified in the Phase I and Phase II site assessments or investigations must be accomplished to the standards established and agreed upon by the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated development, prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for the project The project applicant must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -3) (4) If the future development project would include any part of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that currently contains 37 91 structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be conducted to determine the presence or absence of these substances Removal of these substances shall be conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations (G -4) C) Mitigation Further mitigation measures for site specific projects would be identified by the Mitigation Measures described below Before development is allowed on any part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the part of the site proposed for development would need to be remediated to the standards required for commercial development by LARWQCB (1) A full characterization of all the parcels that comprise a specific protect site must be undertaken The City must require that this process be initiated by requiring the protect applicant to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (ESA) or equivalent investigation and analysis for the specific protect site that would be occupied by the proposed development The Phase I ESA or equivalent document must be prepared by a licensed professional (Registered Environmental Assessor or equivalent) and submitted to the City for review (G -1) (2) If indicated by the initial investigation, the City must require the preparation of subsequent Phase II investigation(s) and submission to the Los Angeles Regional Water Quality Control Board and /or other appropriate agency The protect applicant must provide to the City copies of all materials submitted to the LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -2) (3) Remediation of any environmental conditions identified in the Phase I and Phase II site assessments or investigations must be accomplished to the standards established and agreed upon by of the appropriate regulatory agency(ies) for the contemplated development, prior to the issuance of grading or building permits for the protect The protect applicant must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -3) (4) If the future development protect would include any part of Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that currently contains structures, an asbestos and lead survey must be conducted to determine the presence or absence of these substances Removal of these substances must be conducted in accordance with all applicable rules and regulations (G-4) Plaza El Segundo (5) Remedial investigations, health risk assessments for the contemplated development and final soils remedial action plans for the Plaza El Segundo portion of the protect site must be completed and approved to the standards established and agreed 38 98 d) upon by the LARWQCB The project applicant r materials received from agency (G-5) prior to the start of any project activities lust provide to the City copies of any the LARWQCB or any other regulatory (6) Remediation of shallow soil of the Plaza El Segundo Development portion of the project site must be accomplished to the standards for commercial development established and agreed upon in con /unction with the LARWQCB and a shallow soil closure letter must be issued by the LARWQCB prior to issuance of grading permits for construction of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The project applicant must provide to the City copies of any materials received from the LARWQCB or any other regulatory agency (G -6) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to hazards and hazardous materials (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR (3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) Land Use a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The rezoning of a 70 8 net acre portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site from Heavy and Light Industrial to Commercial Center would allow for the development of commercial and retail uses Any future development on the site would be required to meet the zoning and development standards associated with the C -4 designation Compatibility with the surrounding land uses would be ensured through compliance with these development standards The existing uses (e g , lumberyard, Air products facility, and RV storage) would continue to operate and would be consistent with the M -1 and M -2 zones Therefore, no land use compatibility issues are anticipated as a result of future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site 39 (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be consistent with the applicable adopted plans and policies, including the El Segundo General Plan and SCAG's RCPG Future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be consistent with both the General Plan and the RCPG Therefore, no land use impacts are associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Plaza El Segundo (3) The Plaza El Segundo Development would include a mix of large retail stores, specialty retail and other uses including a fitness center /spa, and fast food and sit -down restaurants The shopping center would replace the former chemical manufacturing and industrial uses that had previously occupied the Plaza El Segundo site and would be compatible with the surrounding commercial, industrial, public facilities, and open space uses The proposed development would conform to the development standards of the new Commercial Center (C -4) Zone (4) None of the adjacent uses are considered sensitive and the placement of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development adjacent to them would not interfere with the daily operation of these uses The closest residential use, located in the City of Manhattan Beach approximately a quarter mile southwest of the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Rosecrans Avenue In addition, the proposed development would be landscaped in accordance with the development standards established for the Commercial Center, C-4, Zone, which would work to create a buffer between the proposed development and the adjacent land uses Impacts related to land use compatibility resulting from the development of Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant (5) Additional information regarding noise impacts to the surrounding area during construction and operation (vehicular) can be found in Section IV I Traffic impacts associated with the operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development are discussed in Section IV L These analyses show that with implementation of the identified mitigation measures, the protect would not result in significant, short-term or long -term, land use compatibility impacts (6) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not conflict with any of the applicable policies of the El Segundo General Plan and would work to implement a number of those policies A General Plan Amendment is proposed to change the land use designation from Heavy Industrial to Commercial Center The explanations provided under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning discussion (see Table IV H -1 of the Draft EIR) are applicable to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development with the following exceptions IOV 40 u) C) d) • Policy 3 03 The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is anticipated to provide approximately 952 lobs to the local economy (7) Overall, the proposed development of the Plaza El Segundo Development would be consistent with applicable City and regional planning policies Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Because no significant impacts related to land use have been identified, no mitigation measures are required Plaza El Segundo (2) Because no significant impacts related to land use have been identified, no mitigation measures are required Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to land use (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 8 Noise a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Operational Noise (1) The incremental increase in noise from traffic is expected to be less than 1 dB(A) at both sensitive receptor locations Thus, traffic- related operational noise impacts for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning are anticipated to be less than significant All other sensitive receptors in the area would experience lower increases in noise levels as a result of vehicular traffic because the analyzed roadways represent the highest levels of project- related traffic The potential increase in noise 41 101 levels would not be audible at these locations and thus the impact would be less than significant (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would have the potential to generate noise from day -to -day activities During project operation, it is anticipated that the primary sources of noise occurring with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be loading dock and parking lot activity All these activities will be similar and consistent with activities occurring at the immediately adjacent non - residential uses These activities would be within ambient noise levels and thus would not change the existing noise environment As such, impacts related to parking lot and loading dock noise would be less than significant Plaza El Segundo Operational Noise (3) Noise increases associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development traffic generation would not be perceptible along any of the modeled roadways in the vicinity of the project, where sensitive receptors are located Therefore, impacts from traffic associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant (4) During project operation, it is anticipated that the primary sources of noise occurring with the Plaza El Segundo site would be loading dock and parking lot activity All these activities will be similar and consistent with activities occurring at the immediately adjacent non - residential uses These activities would be within ambient noise levels and thus would not change the existing noise environment As such, impacts related to parking lot and loading dock noise would be less than significant b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following (1) A project - specific construction noise analysis must be prepared that calculates, based on project - specific parameters and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more, 42 102 then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below (1 -1) c) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The following mitigation measures are required to minimize construction related noise impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more, then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below • Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices • During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site • As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6 p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday • Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the northern and eastern property lines of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during construction, which must be high enough to block the line -of -sight between the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -1) Plaza El Segundo The follow mitigation measures are required to minimize construction related noise impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development 1u"J, 43 EE (2) Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment must be equipped with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices (1 -2) (3) During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo site (1 -3) (4) As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6 p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday (1 -4) (5) Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the 4 5 acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo site south of the UPRR tracks during construction, which must be high enough to block the line-of-sight (a minimum of 8 feet above existing grade) between the Plaza El Segundo site and receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -5) Finding (1) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to noise (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR Population, Housing, and Employment a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Construction of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development would result in increased employment opportunities in the construction field, which could potentially result in increased permanent population and demand for housing in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site However, the employment patterns of construction workers in Southern California are such that it is not likely that they would relocate their households as a consequence of the construction employment associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development 44 104 (2) Operation of the development permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would provide employment for approximately 1,904 persons by project completion in the year 2012 Employment resulting from the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be consistent with SCAG projections for the City of El Segundo and the South Bay Cities Subregion through 2015 Therefore, impacts associated the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning related to employment would be less than significant (3) The City of El Segundo is a jobs rich city, with far more employment opportunities than the available housing stock can accommodate From the SCAG data presented in Section IV J it can be seen that the vast majority of employees in the City of El Segundo commute to work from other communities, and will continue to do so in the future While the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is expected to generate approximately 1,904 new fobs, for several reasons, it is not expected to generate a demand for 1,904 housing units It is reasonable to expect, therefore, that many of the new employees will be drawn from the local labor force in the City of El Segundo and surrounding communities (4) It is expected that the maximum housing demand generated by the project could be accommodated by the existing housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, without generating demand for new housing construction Therefore, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would result in less than significant impacts related to housing Plaza El Segundo (5) Operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would provide employment for approximately 952 persons The Plaza El Segundo's estimated employee generation would account for approximately 6 8 percent of SCAG's forecasted total employment growth for the City of El Segundo during this period Employment resulting from the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be consistent with SCAG projections for the City of El Segundo and the South Bay Cities Subregion through 2010 Therefore, the Plaza El Segundo would result in a less than significant impact regarding employment (6) The additional housing demand associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be accommodated by existing housing supply in the South Bay Cities Subregion and surrounding cities to the north and northeast of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The proposed Plaza El Segundo would implement the proposed C -4 zoning on a portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Thus the proposed Plaza El Segundo would not pose additional issues related to increased employment and housing demand The proposed 45 IVY b) C) d) Plaza El Segundo would result in less than significant impacts related to housing Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) As no significant impacts on population, housing and employment associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo would occur, no mitigation measures are required There are no available mitigation measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo to the significant cumulative impact related to population growth and housing demand Plaza El Segundo (2) As no significant impacts on population, housing and employment associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo would occur, no mitigation measures are required There are no available mitigation measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo to the significant cumulative impact related to population growth and housing demand Finding (1) No significant impacts were identified and no mitigation measures were required No impact is anticipated to employment or population growth as a result of implementing the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development (2) The City Council finds that the FOR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to population, housing, and employment (3) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 46 106 10 Public Services —Fire Protection a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Emergency access to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be provided at several driveways along Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue and from Allied Way Internal fire access roadways would be provided throughout the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Emergency response times are not anticipated to be significantly impacted by project traffic, as the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site is located less than one mile southwest of ESFD Station No 2 and within two miles of the proposed relocation site for Station No 2 Additional City streets and public fire hydrants would be provided on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The provision of street continuation through the site is proposed as part of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Project, which would improve access to the southern edge of the City Water flow and fire hydrants would be provided in accordance with ESFD Regulations, and installation of automatic fire sprinklers and a complete life- safety alarm system within each building shall be undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Uniform Fire Code to further preclude the need for additional fire protection The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not require new or physically altered fire protection facilities in order to maintain acceptable fire service ratios, response times, or other performance standards and would have a less than significant impact on fire protection services (2) A Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot is required and would be provided by future development within the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Rezoning Site in order to address fire service impacts The Fire Service Mitigation Fee is set by the City at a level which adequately reflects the impacts on fire services caused by new development Plaza El Segundo (3) Because the full development permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not significantly impact fire protections services, the proposed Plaza El Segundo would also result in less than significant impacts on fire protection services (4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be responsible for paying the Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot set forth in the El Segundo Municipal Code The Fire Service Mitigation Fee is set by the City at a level which adequately reflects the impacts on fire services caused by new development 47 10,11 b) C) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Although impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be less than significant with respect to fire protection facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset protect impacts (1) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot of budding area prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (K -1 1) (2) A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed development (K -1 2) (3) The applicant must provide fire access roadways to and throughout the property and submit a layout plan to the ESFD for approval (K -1 3) (4) The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire hydrants as required by the ESFD (K -1 4) (5) The following installations require separate Fire Department approval The applicant must submit separate plans for Fire Department review • Automatic fire sprinklers, • Fire alarm system, • Underground fire service mains, • Fire Pumps, • Emergency generators, and • Any aboveground including elevator (K -1 5) Plaza El Segundo or underground storage tank sumps and condensation tanks Although impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant with respect to fire protection facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of protect approval to offset protect impacts M I(J 8 (6) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Fire Service Mitigation Fee of $0 14 per gross square foot of budding area prior to the issuance of a certificate of occupancy (K -1 6) (7) A fire life safety plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Fire Department (ESFD) for review and approval prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed development (K -1 7) (8) The applicant must provide fire access roadways to and throughout the property and submit a layout plan to the ESFD for approval (K-1 8) (9) The applicant must provide water flow and on -site fire hydrants as required by the ESFD (K -1 9) (10) The following installations require separate Fire Department approval, The applicant must submit separate plans for Fire Department review • Automatic fire sprinklers, • Fire alarm system, • Underground fire service mains, • Fire Pumps, • Emergency generators, and • Any aboveground or underground storage tank including elevator sumps and condensation tanks (K -1 10) d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to fire services (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FOR 11 Public Services — Police Protection a) Facts /Effects 49 U `� Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The additional commercial uses on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that would be permitted under the proposed C -4 zone could potentially generate an increase in the number of service calls Responses to thefts, vehicle burglaries, damage to vehicles, traffic- related incidents, and crimes against persons are anticipated to result from an increase in traffic on adjacent streets and an increase in transient occupancy (2) ESPD has not identified any need for new or altered facilities that would be required to serve development permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Therefore, impacts to police services associated with development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be less than significant In addition, development permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be required to pay the required Police Service Mitigation Fee, which has been set by the City at a level which reflects the impacts on police services caused by new development Plaza El Segundo (3) Because the full development permitted under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning would not significantly impact police services, the proposed Plaza El Segundo would also result in less than significant impacts on police services The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would incorporate a security plan into the project design, to include visible budding addresses, limited entrances and exits, low profile landscaping, adequate lighting, and provisions for security personnel The security plan would work to reduce crime and thus reduce police service calls and need for new or physically altered police facilities Additionally, as stated above, payment of the Police Service Mitigation Fee, which has been set by the City at a level which reflects the impacts on police services caused by new development, would also be required b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Although impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be less than significant with respect to police facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts 50 siG (1) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11 per gross square foot of building area prior to the occupancy of each building (K 2 -1) (2) A strategic security plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The strategic security plan must include, but not be limited to, the following items • Depending on the size of the structure and its location in relation to the streets, the size of the displayed address may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as 24" • Budding entrances and exits must be limited in number and located in a manner to increase security and visibility of the budding • All landscaping must be low profile especially around perimeter fencing, windows, doors and entryways taking special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing access • Adequate street, walkway, budding and parking lot lighting shall be provided to enhance security Provisions for on -site security personnel (K 2 -2) Plaza El Segundo Although impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be less than significant with respect to police facilities, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts (3) The applicant must pay the City of El Segundo a Police Service Mitigation Fee of $0 11 per gross square foot of building area prior to the occupancy of each building (K 2 -3) (4) A strategic security plan, which must include definitive plans and specifications, must be submitted to the El Segundo Police Department (ESPD) for review and approval prior to commencement of construction of any portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development The strategic security plan must include, but not be limited to, the following items • Depending on the size of the structure and its location in relation to the streets, the size of the displayed address may vary from a minimum of 4" to as much as 24" 111 51 • Building entrances and exits must be limited to keep control and visibility of the budding • All landscaping must be low profile especially around perimeter fencing, windows, doors and entryways taking special care not to limit visibility and provide climbing access • Adequate street, walkway, building and parking lot lighting must be provided to enhance security • Provisions for on -site security personnel (K 2 -4) d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to police protection (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 12 Transportation and Traffic a) Facts /Effects SSe ulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would significantly impact 13 intersections during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour (or combinations of the above) (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is estimated to contribute approximately 272 trips in the southbound direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 03, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant impact at this location The remaining freeway segments would not be significantly impacted by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Plaza El Segundo (3) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would significantly impact a total of seven intersections during the a m 52 11 peak hour, p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour (or combinations of the above) (4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is estimated to contribute approximately 189 trips in the southbound direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 02, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant impact at this location The remaining freeway segments would not be significantly impacted by the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The following mitigation measures are required to reduce traffic impacts from the full implementation of the proposed C -4 zone under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Physical Roadway Improvements (1) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Convert the existing eastbound nght4urn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L- 1) (2) El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard Provide a fair share cost of roadway construction and striping for a dedicated northbound right -turn lane at this intersection based upon each project's volume of traffic added to the intersection Another development project (Los Angeles Air Force Base Land Conveyance, Construction and Development) will be providing all of the additional right -of -way necessary to implement this improvement (L -2). (3) Park Place and Nash Street Provide a new traffic signal at this location Widen and restripe the eastbound and westbound directions to provide one left -turn lane, one through lane, and one right -turn only lane (L -3) (4) Park Place and Douglas Street Provide a new traffic signal at this location (L-4) (5) Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard On the westbound approach of Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional 53 11; right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a free flow right -turn lane and third left -turn lane Sepulveda Boulevard south of Rosecrans Avenue may need to be widened to accommodate the third left -turn lane, depending on the specific design of this lane This widening could take place within the existing Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way Widen the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the acceptance lane for the free westbound right -turn lane This additional lane on Sepulveda should be improved to the new Park Place connection where a right turn lane will be provided, This intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and Caltrans Coordination and concurrence of these agencies for implementation of these improvements would be required (L -5) (6) Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way Provide a new traffic signal at this location This intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach Coordination and concurrence of this agency for implementation of this improvement would be required (L -6) (7) Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street On the westbound approach, widen the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a dedicated westbound right -turn lane This intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach Coordination and concurrence of this agency for implementation of this improvement would be required This improvement is included as part of the current Rosecrans /Aviation Widening (discussed under "Future Highway System Improvements ") but will be guaranteed by the project (L -7) Site Trip Reductions (8) Project applicants must promote rideshare programs (bikes, rideshare matching and transit options) as required by the City of El Segundo Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM) In addition to the traditional TDM program, project applicants must promote access to the Commute View System which is being implemented by the City to provide information on congested routes to provide additional trip reduction measures The Commute View System is an advanced traveler information system which provides real time travel time information, incident information, and general traffic conditions through a variety of devices such as the cable, internet, cell phone and wireless PDA This will provide commuters the ability to make informed decisions regarding the route, time of travel and mode of transportation Project applicants must include or share in a transit connection system to promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service, remote employee lot during seasonal peaks and local circulator service Based upon estimate usage patterns and trial studies, an approximately three percent reduction in trips to and from the site during peak periods is anticipated with these enhancements (L -8) 11� 54 Intelligent Transportation Systems Connectrons/Upgrades (9) The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide signal system upgrade prior to project completion in 2012 This system is already funded and will be implemented with or without the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to signal timing based upon current conditions thereby increasin capacity along major corridors g ITS system enhancements are currently being tested and evaluated which provide further enhanced capacity These ITS provide advanced communication upgrades to the users of the roadway systems Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides commuters with information to make route and time of day decisions The enhanced ATIS system that would be included within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector partners to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to the public via paid subscription services ATMS manages the traffic system on surrounding streets Applicants for development projects within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity to the systems described above Project applicants must provide access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to patrons and employees by including at least one television monitor or equivalent equipment that is compatible with and connected to the ATIS system and that displays current commuter information from the ATIS system during all hours that the development is open for business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be placed in identified on diirrectory mapis of he facility, shall belspec specifically ally and clearly identified as the location for obtaining current travel information and shall be identified elsewhere throughout the development with signage that directs patrons to the location Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information provided by the ATIS system to project employees by working with project tenants to offer fully or partially subsidized monthly subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost of $5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors in interest) must provide any new project tenant with information regarding subscription programs available to employees and costs thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide subsidized monthly subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future tenants of developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no additional credit for these subscriptions can be taken except for the enhancements provided by the South Bay ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under "Future Highway System Improvements" above) (L -9) 55 Local Street- Freeway Inter -Ties (10) This mitigation measure is applicable to buildout of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site beyond the Plaza El Segundo Project Development Applicants for development projects within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (excluding the Plaza El Segundo Project) shall fund or construct upgrades and enhancements to the El Segundo and /or South Bay ITS systems, and /or the Caltrans ITS system that singly or in combination cause an increase of 3% in the capacity of the street system served by these ITS systems The 3% increase shall be measured from the calculated capacity of the system based upon existing lane configurations, plus a 10% increase on street in the City of El Segundo, and 7% increase on streets outside the City of El Segundo to reflect the El Segundo and South Bay ITS systems, respectively The upgrades /enhancements shall be selected from the following menu and approved by the relevant jurisdictional agency expansion of the fiber optic communication system, expansion of wireless communication components, provision of software components, supplemental advance system detectors, changeable message signs, closed circuit television cameras, or any other reasonably feasible upgrade or enhancement approved by the relevant jurisdictional agency The applicant shall participate in any applicable fair share fee mitigation program that will otherwise fund the foregoing upgrades /enhancements and shall receive credit for all fair share payments (L -10) Project parking /egress information system for key access/egress corridors (11) Project applicants must provide parking /egress information systems in the manner of Changeable Message Signs (CMS) along key access /egress corridors of Sepulveda Boulevard, Rosecrans Avenue, and Park Place Currently, Los Angeles County is installing CMS on major streets in the South Bay area and locations for additional CMS would be identified in coordination with Los Angeles County A centrally located kiosk system must be included in project design that can disseminate roadway conditions along the major routes This information would be utilized by the employee or patron to determine the least congested access /egress route to /from the project, thereby minimizing delay on the roadway systems Based upon recent studies in the South Bay area under trial conditions, implementation of this measure is anticipated to improve capacity at the site adjacent intersections by three percent, along major corridors of Rosecrans Avenue, Sepulveda Boulevard, and El Segundo Boulevard by two percent, and the balance of the study intersections by one percent (L -11) Plaza El Seoundo From the list of mitigation measures required to address the complete implementation of the C -4 zone on the proposed 116, KPI Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the following specific mitigation measures must be required to address the traffic impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Physical Roadway improvements (12) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard — Convert the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L- 13) (13) El Segundo Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard — Provide a fair share cost of roadway construction and striping for a dedicated northbound right -turn lane at this intersection based upon each project's volume of traffic added to the intersection Another development project (Los Angeles Air Force Base Land Conveyance, Construction and Development) will be providing all of the additional right -of -way necessary to implement this improvement (L -14) (14) Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard — On the westbound approach of Rosecrans Avenue dedicate additional right -of -way on the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a free flow right -turn lane and third left -turn lane Sepulveda Boulevard south of Rosecrans Avenue may need to be widened to accommodate the third left -turn lane, depending on the specific design of this lane This widening could take place within the existing Sepulveda Boulevard right -of -way Widen the east side of Sepulveda Boulevard along the project frontage to provide the acceptance lane for the free westbound right -turn lane This additional lane on Sepulveda should be improved to the new Park Place connection where a right turn lane will be provided This intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach and Caltrans Coordination and concurrence of these agencies for implementation of these improvements would be required (L -15) (15) Rosecrans Avenue and Continental Way-- Provide a new traffic signal at this location This intersection's jurisdiction is shared with Manhattan Beach Coordination and concurrence of this agency for implementation of this improvement would be required (L -16) Site Trip Reductions (16) The project applicant must promote rideshare programs (bikes, rideshare matching, and transit options) as required by the City of El Segundo Transportation Demand Management Program (TDM) In addition to the traditional TDM program and to provide additional trip reduction measures, the project applicant must promote access to the Commuter View System which is being 57 11 °1f implemented by the City to provide information on congested routes The project applicant must provide a transit connection system that may be shared with other nearby retail projects to promote use of the existing Metro Green Line service, remote employee lot during seasonal peaks and local circulator service Based upon typical usage patterns, an approximately three percent reduction in trips to and from the site during peak periods is anticipated with these enhancements (L -17) Intelligent Transportation System Connections/Upgrades (17) The South Bay area will be enhanced with an area -wide signal system upgrade prior to project completion in 2012 This system is already funded and will be implemented with or without the proposed project The improvement will provide for intelligent transportation systems (ITS) which provide real time adjustment to signal timing based upon current conditions thereby increasing capacity along major corridors ITS system enhancements are currently being tested and evaluated which provide further enhanced capacity These enhancements provide advanced communication upgrades to the users of the roadway systems Items include Advanced Traveler Information System (ATIS) and Advanced Traffic Management Systems (ATMS) ATIS provides commuters with information to make route and time of day decisions The enhanced ATIS system that would be included within the South Bay ITS system will enable private sector partners to disseminate freeway and arterial traffic information to the public via paid subscription services ATMS manages the traffic system on surrounding streets Applicants for development projects within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must provide for connectivity to the systems described above Project applicants must provide access to information disseminated by the ATIS system to patrons and employees by including at least one television monitor or equivalent equipment that is compatible with and connected to the ATIS system and that displays current commuter information from the ATIS system during all hours that the development is open for business The monitor or equivalent equipment shall be placed in a centralized location within the development, shall be specifically identified on directory maps of the facility, shall be specifically and clearly identified as the location for obtaining current travel information and shall be identified elsewhere throughout the development with signage that directs patrons to the location Project applicants must also facilitate dissemination of information provided by the ATIS system to project employees by working with project tenants to offer fully or partially subsidized monthly subscriptions to employees (currently estimated at full cost of $5 00 per month per user) Project applicants (or successors in interest) must provide any new project tenant with information regarding subscription programs available to employees and costs thereof and shall encourage tenants to provide subsidized monthly 58 118 d) subscriptions to their employees However, because there is no guarantee that subscription subsidies will be provided by future tenants of developments within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no additional credit for these subscriptions can be taken except for the enhancements provided by the South Bay ITS system as presently designed (7 %, see discussion under "Future Highway System Improvements" above) (L -18) Findings (1) Implementation of the mitigation measures would reduce traffic- related impacts from Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to less than significant levels with the exception of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard during the p m peak hour and Rosecrans Avenue and Aviation Boulevard for the Saturday mid -day peak hour (2) In addition, improvements at three intersections require coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and unavoidable (3) Implementation of the mitigation measures would reduce traffic- related impacts from the Plaza El Segundo Development to less than significant levels with the exception of the intersection of El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard (4) In addition, improvements at two intersections require coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies for the Plaza El Segundo Development In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and unavoidable (5) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to transportation and traffic (6) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FOR (7) If mitigation is not adopted by impact would remain significant and Council this includes the impact within of Overriding Considerations (SOC) 13 Utilities - Sewer a) Facts /Effects the other jurisdiction(s), the unavoidable and the City the ambit of the Statement 115 Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The estimated sewage generation associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be 277,375 gpd Sewage generation would be associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo uses and additional development up to the levels permitted under the proposed C -4 zone Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net change in sewage generation from this use The production process associated with the industrial gas production facility permitted under the proposed C-4 zone does not generate sewage Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve generation of sewage As such, these facilities would not require additional infrastructure or generate demand for sewage conveyance and treatment (2) As there is no sewer infrastructure directly serving the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, a significant impact to sewage service would be created unless it is mitigated by the addition of sewer infrastructure directly serving the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (3) Additionally, a large portion of the site is not located within County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County jurisdiction, and would therefore need to be annexed into County Sanitation District 5 prior to project approval Upon annexation, local sewer infrastructure would carry sewage to County Sanitation Districts of Los Angeles County infrastructure and ultimately to the JWPCP According to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, sewer service will be provided up to the levels legally permitted Because JWPCP has sufficient treatment capacity to accommodate the sewage flows associated with the existing development, there would be no impacts associated with sewage treatment Once the necessary infrastructure is established in conjunction with development that occurs within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site in accordance with the proposed C -4 zone, there would be a less than significant impact on sewer capacity and treatment services Plaza El Segundo (4) The analysis regarding sewer service and infrastructure within the Plaza El Segundo Development site is in accordance with the mitigation measure for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning that requires project specific evaluation of potential sewer impacts and no further analysis beyond that set forth in the following mitigation measures is required The analysis demonstrates that this component of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new effects related to sewer service and infrastructure that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 60 111 � ( (5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would generate an estimated 139,250 gpd of sewage As there is no sewer infrastructure directly serving the Plaza El Segundo site, the proposed Plaza El Segundo would include the construction of sewer infrastructure providing sufficient capacity to handle sewage flows that would be generated by the proposed Plaza El Segundo According to the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts, sewer service will be provided up to the levels legally permitted Because JWPCP has sufficient treatment capacity to accommodate the sewage flows associated with the existing development, there would be no impacts associated with sewage capacity or treatment Once the necessary infrastructure is constructed, there would be a less than significant impact on sewer capacity and treatment services b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development protects proposed to be constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information must be examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation must include the following (1) An analysis of sewer service to the proposed development must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing sewer lines to serve the development, the projected peak sewage generation and must identify new sewer infrastructure required to serve the development (M -1 1) C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The following mitigation measures are required for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to ensure compliance with all code and ordinance requirements (1) An analysis of sewer service to the proposed development must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing sewer lines to serve the development, the projected peak sewage generation, and must identify new sewer infrastructure required to serve the development (M 1 -1) (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be annexed to Los Angeles County Sanitation District No 5 (M 1 -2) (3) Project applicants must be required to obtain a sewer connection permit from the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service (M 1 -3) 61 1211 (4) Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by the applicant as necessary to connect the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site with existing sewer infrastructure This provision must be coordinated with the project applicant and may be the partial responsibility of the applicant, as determined by the City (M -1 4) (5) The applicant must be required to replace or upgrade the sewer infrastructure on or adjacent to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, as needed (M -1 5) (6) Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer Ordinance No 1093, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies and Procedures (M -1 6) (7) Prior to a budding permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety Development Services Department and the Public Works Department for review and approval (M -1 7) (8) Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on- site and adjacent off -site sewer mains must be conducted to determine the present condition of the infrastructure which the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project will connect to (M- 1 8) (9) All future developments must be discharged to the existing twelve -inch sanitary sewer main in Rosecrans Avenue (M -1 9) (10) New businesses that that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases (e g , restaurants and grocery stores) must be required to install grease interceptors with a minimum 30 minute retention period to ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system (M- 1 10) Plaza El Segundo The following mitigation measures are required for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development to ensure compliance with all code and ordinance requirements (11) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must be annexed to Los Angeles County Sanitation District No. 5 (M -1 11) (12) The project applicant must be required to obtain a sewer connection permit from the Los Angeles County Sanitation Districts (District 5) to obtain sanitary sewer service (M -1 12) (13) Additional local sewer infrastructure must be provided by the applicant as necessary to connect the Plaza El Segundo Site with existing sewer infrastructure This provision must be coordinated with the project applicant and may be the partial responsibility of the applicant, as determined by the City (M -1 13) 62 12 c (14) The existing 15 -inch sanitary sewer line must be removed and replaced with an 18 -inch line Plans must identify point of connection for the proposed ten -inch sanitary sewer to the existing sanitary sewer main on Allied Way (M -1 14) (15) Project applicants must comply with the City's Sewer Ordinance No 1093, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 12, Chapter I General Provisions, Policies and Procedures (M -1.15) (16) Prior to a budding permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety Department and the Public Works Department for review and approval (M -1 16) (17) Closed circuit television (CCTV) inspection of existing on- site and adjacent off -site sewer mains must be conducted to determine the present condition of the infrastructure which the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project will connect to (M- 1 17) (18) New businesses that that generate Fats, Oils, or Greases (e g , restaurants and grocery stores) must be required to install grease interceptors with a minimum 30 minute retention period to ensure these contaminants do not block the sewerage system (M- 1 18) d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to sewer facilities (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR (3) If mitigation is not adopted by the other jurisdiction(s), the impact would remain significant and unavoidable and the City Council this includes the impact within the ambit of the Statement of Overriding Considerations (SOC) 14 Utilities - Water a) Facts /effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The estimated water consumption associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be 322,850 63 1�0 gpd Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net change in water consumption from this use The production process associated with the industrial gas production facility permitted under the proposed C -4 zone does not use water Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional water consumption As such, these facilities would not require additional infrastructure or generate demand for water supply or infrastructure Given the anticipated land uses at the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning and Site, and the water consumption rate of 322,850 gpd, impacts to water supply would be less than significant (2) As minimal water distribution infrastructure exists on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, provision of water supply infrastructure would be included in development permitted under the proposed C-4 zone Additional water infrastructure would be required to serve future development within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Additionally, because new infrastructure is required to adequately serve the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, temporary disruptions may occur, lasting up to four hours at a time, during construction of new infrastructure and subsequent connection As the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development requires the expansion of existing water infrastructure, a significant impact to water service would occur (3) A water needs assessment determined that the City of El Segundo has sufficient water supplies to supply to proposed project Plaza El Segundo (4) The analysis provided below regarding water service and infrastructure within the Plaza El Segundo Development site is in accordance with the measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning that require project specific evaluation of potential water service impacts and no further analysis of this issue is required beyond that set forth in the following paragraphs, would be required for the Plaza El Segundo Development The analysis demonstrates that this component of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new effects related to water service and infrastructure that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo would consume an estimated 167,100 gpd of water The Department of Public Works has sufficient water to supply the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development's estimated demands at the site Impacts to water supply would therefore be less than significant 124 64 (6) As minimal water distribution infrastructure exists on the Plaza El Segundo site, provision of required infrastructure would be included as part of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Additionally, because new infrastructure is required to adequately serve the Plaza El Segundo site, temporary disruptions may occur, lasting up to four hours at a time, during construction of new infrastructure and subsequent connection As the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development requires the expansion of existing water infrastructure, a significant impact to water service would occur (7) Development of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would implement the proposed C -4 zoning on a portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and would be within the parameters used to develop the water supply assessment for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation shall be prepared for development projects proposed to be constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This information shall be examined, at the time the development project is proposed, in light of the Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration The subsequent environmental documentation shall include the following (1) An analysis of water service to the proposed development must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing water lines to serve the development and the projected water demand and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the development (M 2 -1) C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The following mitigation measures must be implemented to address significant impacts related to water distribution infrastructure (1) An analysis of water service to the proposed development must be prepared which examines the capacity of existing water lines to serve the development and the projected water demand and must identify new water infrastructure required to serve the development (M 2 -1) (2) New streets must be connected through the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to adjacent existing streets, with no gaps or disconnects, so as to allow connections to existing infrastructure contained in the existing streets (M 2 -2) 65 1 C ,J (3) Water distribution mains must be installed in the through streets in order to complete the existing water grid and provide water distribution to the interior of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Connecting pipes should be a minimum of ten inches (M 2 -3) (4) New water lines must be connected to the existing water line located in Allied Way to provide a continuous public water line beginning from Sepulveda Boulevard to an existing line in Allied Way (M 2 -4) (5) Development on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site must include dual water connections to allow for landscaping to be irrigated by reclaimed water (M 2 -5) (6) Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to irrigate landscaped areas on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (M 2 -6) (7) Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the water which will reach plant roots (e.g drip irrigation, automatic sprinklers equipped with moisture sensors) (M 2 -7) (8) Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate landscaping during early morning hours or during the evening to reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must also be reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall season so that water is not wasted by excessive landscape irrigation (M 2 -8) (9) Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant varieties must be used to reduce irrigation water consumption (M 2 -9) (10) Project applicants must comply with the City's Conservation Program, Ordinance No 1194, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation, Chapter 2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806 (M 2 -10) Prior to a budding permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Budding Safety Department for review and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping Plaza El Segundo The following mitigation measures shall be implemented to address significant impacts related to water distribution infrastructure 66 12 G (11) Water distribution mains must be installed in the eastward extension of Park Place and the extension of Allied Way to Park Place in order to complete the existing water grid and provide water distribution to the interior of the Plaza El Segundo site Connecting pipes must be a minimum of ten inches (M 2 -11) (12) Development on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Site must include dual water connections to allow for landscaping to be irrigated by reclaimed water (M 2 -12) (13) Reclaimed water must be used as the water source to irrigate landscaped areas on the Plaza EI Segundo Development (M 2 -13) (14) Efficient irrigation systems must be installed which minimize runoff and evaporation and maximize the water which will reach plant roots (e g drip irrigation, automatic spnnklers equipped with moisture sensors) (M 2 -14) (15) Automatic sprinkler systems must be set to irrigate landscaping during early morning hours or during the evening to reduce water losses from evaporation Sprinklers must also be reset to water less often in cooler months and during the rainfall season so that water is not wasted by excessive landscape irrigation (M 2 -15) (16) Selection of drought - tolerant, low water consuming plant varieties must be used to reduce irrigation water consumption (M 2 -16) (17) The project applicant must comply with the City's Conservation Program, Ordinance No 1194, of the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, Title 10 -Parks and Recreation, Chapter 2 Water Conservation in Landscaping and Resolution No 3806 Prior to a building permit being issued the project applicant must submit the Final Working Drawings to the City of El Segundo Planning and Building Safety Department for review and approval relative to compliance with the City's Water Conservation Ordinance and Guidelines for Water Conservation in Landscaping (M 2 -17) d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to water service (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or 1 � / 67 substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 15 Utilities — Solid Waste a) Facts /effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezonm (1) The existing structures on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site have been or are in the process of being demolished Approximately 75 percent of the solid waste generated during construction as a result of the Rezoning has been recycled and salvaged Through the remainder of construction such solid waste would continue to be recycled and salvaged at this rate Materials not recycled would be disposed of at local landfills The amount of solid waste generated by the construction of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project would not be significant as it would not create a need for new facilities, systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to local or regional solid waste disposal facilities (2) The estimated solid waste generation associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be approximately 4,250 pounds per day Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net change in solid waste generation The production process associated with the industrial gas production facility permitted under the proposed C-4 zone does not generate solid waste Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional solid waste generation As such, these facilities would not generate demand for solid waste disposal facilities (3) Although existing landfills in Los Angeles County are near capacity, potential landfill expansion could accommodate the projected growth for the region The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be required to comply with the City's SSRP, which the City has implemented as a means of achieving the goals and requirements of AB 939 Therefore, long term operational impacts to landfills and solid waste service would be less than significant Plaza El Segundo (4) With the recycling of most of the solid waste generated by the construction phase of the Plaza El Segundo, short -term construction impacts to landfills and solid waste service would be less than significant (5) The development at Plaza El Segundo would generate approximately 2,125 pounds of solid waste per day Solid waste generated on -site would be disposed in accordance with all LE 128 L7) C) applicable federal, state and local regulations related to solid waste The Plaza El Segundo site would be required to comply with the City's SSRP, which the City has implemented as a means of achieving the goals and requirements of AB 939 Therefore, long term operational impacts to landfills and solid waste service would be less than significant Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project must comply with all applicable City, County, and State requirements regulating solid waste disposal Cumulative impact is the responsibility of local, regional, and state agencies and therefore no project level mitigation measures are available The City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts (1) Where economically feasible, the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project must incorporate the use of recycled materials in building materials, furnishing operations and budding maintenance (M 3 -1) (2) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project must recycle all construction debris in a practical, available, and accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible, during the demolition and construction phases (M 3 -2) (3) The design of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning protect must allocate space for a recycling collection area for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the design of which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling ordinance The design of the collection area will facilitate source separation and collection of additional materials that may be designated as recyclable by the City in the future (M 3 -3) Plaza El Segundo (4) Where economically feasible, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must incorporate the use of recycled materials in building materials, furnishing operations and building maintenance (M 3-4) (5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must recycle all construction debris in a practical, available, and accessible manner, to the maximum extent feasible, during the demolition and construction phases (M 3 -5) 99 12s U, (6) The design of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development must allocate space for a recycling collection area for use by both on -site employees and visitors, the design of which will adhere to siting requirements in the City's recycling ordinance The design of the collection area will facilitate source separation and collection of additional materials that may be designated as recyclable by the City in the future (M 3 -6) Findm s (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to solid waste (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 16 Utilities — Natural Gas a) Facts /effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The estimated natural gas consumption associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be approximately 82,166 cf per day Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net change in natural gas consumption The production process associated with the industrial gas production facility would utilize less natural gas than the existing Air Products facility located within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional natural gas consumption As such, these facilities would not generate additional demand on natural gas supplies and infrastructure According to the Southern California Gas Company, the demand for natural gas of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning can be accommodated by the existing natural gas supply available and infrastructure in the project area Therefore, natural gas impacts from the development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be less than significant Plaza El Segundo (2) The estimated natural gas Segundo is approximately 41,083 Southern California Gas Company consumption by the Plaza El cf per day According to the the demand for natural gas at 70 iJ�il the Plaza El Segundo can be accommodated by the existing natural gas supply available and infrastructure in the project area Therefore, natural gas impacts from the development of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would be less than significant b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) As no significant natural gas service impacts have been identified, no mitigation measures are required Plaza El Segundo (2) As no significant natural gas service impacts have been identified, no mitigation measures are required d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to natural gas service /supply 17 Utilities — Electricity a) Facts /effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The estimated electricity consumption associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be approximately 40,090 kilowatt hours (kwh) per day Continuation of the existing lumber yard in its current location would not result in any net change in electricity consumption The production process associated with the industrial gas production facility would utilize less electricity than the existing Air Products facility located within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Expansion of the existing RV storage facility onto the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would not involve additional electricity consumption As such, these facilities would not generate additional demand on electricity supplies and infrastructure SCE has indicated that they can accommodate the electricity demands of the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo protect Therefore, impacts related to electricity would be less than significant 71 1 Jf b) C) Plaza El Segundo (2) The estimated electricity consumption by the Plaza El Segundo is approximately 24,313 kwh per day SCE has indicated that they can accommodate the electricity demands of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Therefore, impacts related to electricity would be less than significant Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Although the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project would not result in any significant electricity impacts, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts (1) The applicant must consult with SCE during the design process of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project regarding potential energy conservation measures for the project Examples of such energy conservation measures include • Design windows (i e , tinting, double pane glass, etc) to reduce thermal gain and loss and thus cooling loads during warm weather, and heating loads during cool weather • Install thermal insulation in walls and ceilings that exceed requirements established by the State of California Energy Conservation Standards • Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and outdoor security lighting • Time control interior and must be programmed to daylight times exterior lighting These systems account for variations in seasonal • Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high- emissivity characteristics to reduce cooling loads Finish interior walls with light- colored materials to reflect more light and thus increase lighting efficiency (M 5 -1) (2) All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground, except for high voltage transmission lines located along Rosecrans Avenue (M 5 -2) (3) Electrical transformers must be screened from view from the public right -of -way (M 5 -3) 72 I d) Plaza El Segundo Although the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in any significant electricity impacts, the City of El Segundo imposes the following standard conditions of project approval to offset project impacts (4) The applicant must consult with SCE during the design process of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development regarding potential energy conservation measures for the project Examples of such energy conservation measures include • Design windows (e g , tinting, double pane glass, etc) to reduce thermal gain and loss and thus cooling loads during warm weather, and heating loads during cool weather • Install thermal insulation in walls and ceilings that exceed requirements established by the State of California Energy Conservation Standards • Install high - efficiency lamps for all internal streetlights and outdoor security lighting • Time control interior and exterior lighting These systems must be programmed to account for variations in seasonal daylight times • Finish exterior walls with light- colored materials and high emissivity characteristics to reduce cooling loads Finish interior walls with light- colored materials to reflect more light and thus increase lighting efficiency (M 5 -4) (5) All on -site electrical lines must be placed underground, except for high voltage transmission lines along Rosecrans Avenue (M 5 -5) (6) Electrical transformers must be screened from view from the public right -of -way (M 5 -6) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to electricity (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR 73 130" J J 18 Cultural Resources a) Facts /effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The Proposed Circulation Element Update Draft EIR requires analysis of potential impacts related to cultural resources for later projects that would implement the proposed Circulation Element Update The proposed connection of Park Place between Sepulveda Boulevard and Nash Street and connection of Park Place to Hughes Way via Allied Way through the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would constitute a project that implements the Circulation Element Update policies The analysis provided below meets the requirement for a records search to be conducted prior to development of Circulation Element facilities within the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Based upon the analysis, construction of this component of the proposed Circulation Element Update would not result in new effects related to cultural resources that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Circulation Element Update (2) As no known archaeological resources are known to exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, no impacts to archaeological resources are anticipated as a result of future developments It is not anticipated that any developments on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would encounter archaeological resources during construction activities (3) No paleontological resources are known to exist on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Therefore, no impacts to paleontological resources are anticipated as a result of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project (4) One historic resource has been identified on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site This resource has been identified as the brass foundry foundation located on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site Future development on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site could significantly impact this resource Further evaluation is necessary to determine whether this resource is eligible for listing on the California or National Registers, Plaza El Segundo (5) The records search provided above is in accordance with the mitigation measures for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning that requires site specific evaluation of potential cultural resources issues and no further analysis of this is beyond that set forth in the preceding section would be required for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The analysis demonstrates that construction of this component of the proposed 74 1 - t Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in new effects related to cultural resources that were not examined in the Program EIR for the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (6) As no known archaeological resources are known to exist on the Plaza El Segundo Site, no impacts to archaeological resources are anticipated Therefore, it is not anticipated that any archaeological resources would be encountered during construction activities associated with the Plaza El Segundo (7) No paleontological resources are known to exist on the Plaza El Segundo Site Therefore, no impacts to paleontological resources are anticipated as a result of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development (8) No historic resources have been identified on the Plaza El Segundo Site All structures associated with the former industrial uses have been demolished and the Plaza El Segundo site is currently undergoing soil characterization Therefore, the Plaza El Segundo Development would not impact any historic resources and no mitigation measures are required b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The subsequent environmental documentation must include the following (1) A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist prior to the start of construction activities (including grading) for any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies resources within the construction area, follow on studies shall be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the records search prior to commencement of construction (N -1) (2) Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856 is required, that meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064 5(a)(2), to determine potential eligibility for the California or National Register of Historic Places prior to any construction activities occurring on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If further analysis identifies that the resource is eligible, then the recommendations identified in that analysis must be followed (N -2) C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 75 i J J- The following mitigation measure must be required for any future development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (1) A records search and /or Phase I Archaeological Survey must be conducted by a qualified archaeologist prior to the start of construction activities (including grading) for any development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If the survey identifies resources within the construction area, follow on studies must be conducted in accordance with the recommendations of the records search prior to commencement of construction (N -1) (2) Further analysis of Cultural Resource 19- 186856, that meets the requirements of CEQA Guidelines Section 15064 5(a)(2), is required to determine potential eligibility for the California or National Historic Register of Historic Places prior to any construction activities occurring on the H Kramer portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site If further analysis identifies that the resource is eligible, then the recommendations identified in that analysis must be followed and measures identified to reduce impacts to less than significant levels (N -2) (3) In the event that archaeological or paleontological resources are encountered during the course of grading or construction, all development must temporarily cease in these areas until the resources are properly assessed and subsequent recommendations are determined by a qualified archaeologist/paleontologist (N -3) Plaza El Segundo (4) In the event that archaeological or paleontological resources are encountered during the course of grading or construction, all development must temporarily cease in these areas until the resources are properly assessed and subsequent recommendations are determined by a qualified archaeologist/paleontologist (N-4) d) Findings (1) The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings do not identify or contain substantial evidence identifying significant environmental effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to cultural resources (2) Changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development project which avoid or substantially lessen the significant environmental effect as identified in the FEIR I3C FV A The City Council finds that in response to each adverse impact identified below, changes or alterations have been required or incorporated in the Project, which lessen the significant adverse environmental impact However, these impacts cannot be totally avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance if the Project is implemented Air Quality a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Construction Emissions (1) Maximum daily emissions from a typical construction project associated with the Proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for CO, ROG, NOx, and PM10 Therefore, emissions of these pollutants would result in significant short-term impacts (2) Between 2007 and 2012, emissions from construction activity may occur simultaneously with operational emissions associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Combined emissions would exceed the SCAQMD's thresholds for CO, ROG, NOx and PM10, which would constitute a significant impact Operational Emissions (3) Operation of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning in the buildout year of 2012 is anticipated to result in emissions that exceed the SCAQMD significance thresholds for four of the five criteria pollutants CO, PM10, ROG, and NOx Thus, a significant impact related to these four criteria pollutants would occur Plaza El Segundo Construction Emissions (4) Maximum daily emissions associated with the construction of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development will exceed SCAQMD's daily thresholds for ROG and NOx Therefore, emissions of these pollutants would result in significant short-term impacts Operational Emissions (5) Operation of the proposed Plaza El Segundo is anticipated to result in emissions that exceed SCAQMD significance thresholds for four of the five criteria pollutants CO, PM10, ROG, and NOx Thus, a significant impact related to these four criteria pollutants is anticipated 77 b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects, impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined in light of this Program EIR to determine whether a new Initial Study would be required to be prepared leading to either an EIR or Negative Declaration This examination must provide quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C- 1) C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Construction Emissions The following is a list of feasible control measures that the SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10 These mitigation measures must be implemented for all areas where construction activities associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would occur Fugitive Dust, PM10 Compliance with SCAQMD Rule 403, including but not limited to the following (1) Prior to implementation of specific development projects, impacts associated with construction emissions must be examined This examination must provide quantified estimates of construction emissions based upon the specific site, schedule, and construction equipment utilization characteristics of the proposed development and compare the estimated emissions to the SCAQMD thresholds for construction emissions The analysis must incorporate the mitigation measures identified below as appropriate, along with any other mitigation measures identified by the project- specific analysis (C -1) (2) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving activities (C -2) (3) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -3) 78 iJ�y (4) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -4) (5) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be covered or watered at least twice daily (C -5) (6) All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -6) (7) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -7) (8) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind drive fugitive dust (C -8) (9) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph (C -9) (10) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour (C -10) (11) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage smog alerts (C -11) (12) For all construction emissions, the following measure must apply The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person) c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's 79 specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered generators 1 Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at competitive prices k Use propane- or butane - powered on -site mobile equipment instead of gasoline if readily available at competitive prices (C -12) Operational Emissions Regional emissions of CO, ROG, PM10, and NOx are associated with vehicular traffic No feasible mitigation measures are available to reduce vehicle travel and related tail pipe exhaust emissions associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Plaza El Segundo Construction Emissions The following is a list of feasible control measures that the SCAQMD recommends for construction emissions of PM10 These mitigation measures must be implemented during construction activities associated with the proposed Plaza El Segundo Fugitive Dust, PM10 (13) The construction area and vicinity (500 -foot radius) must be swept (preferably with water sweepers) and watered at least twice daily Site wetting must occur often enough to maintain a 10 percent surface soil moisture content throughout all earth moving activities (C -13) (14) All unpaved roads, parking and staging areas must be watered at least once every two hours of active operations (C -14) (15) Site access points must be swept/washed within thirty minutes of visible dirt deposition (C -15) (16) On -site stockpiles of debris, dirt or rusty material must be covered or watered at least twice daily (C -16) 80 4 (17) All haul trucks hauling soil, sand, and other loose materials must either be covered or maintain two feet of freeboard (C -17) (18) All haul trucks must have a capacity of no less than twelve and three - quarter (12 75) cubic yards (C -18) (19) At least 80 percent of all inactive disturbed surface areas must be watered on a daily basis when there is evidence of wind drive fugitive dust (C -19) (20) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended when winds exceed 25 mph (C -20) (21) Traffic speeds on unpaved roads must be limited to 15 miles per hour (C -21) (22) Operations on any unpaved surfaces must be suspended during first and second stage smog alerts (C -22) (23) The applicant must develop and implement a construction management plan, as approved by the City of El Segundo, which includes the following measures recommended by the SCAQMD, or equivalently effective measures approved by the SCAQMD a Configure construction parking to minimize traffic interference b Provide temporary traffic controls during all phases of construction activities to maintain traffic flow (e g , flag person) c Schedule construction activities that affect traffic flow on the arterial system to off -peak hours to the degree practicable d Re -route construction trucks away from congested streets e Consolidate truck deliveries when possible f Provide dedicated turn lanes for movement of construction trucks and equipment on- and off -site g Maintain equipment and vehicle engines in good condition and in proper tune as per manufacturer's specifications and per SCAQMD rules, to minimize exhaust emissions h Suspend use of all construction equipment operations during second stage smog alerts Contact the SCAQMD at (800) 242 -4022 for daily forecasts i Use electricity from power poles rather than temporary diesel- or gasoline- powered generators 81 141 d) I Use methanol- or natural gas - powered mobile equipment and pile drivers instead of diesel if readily available at competitive prices k Use propane- or equipment instead of competitive prices (C -23) Operational Emissions butane - powered on -site mobile gasoline if readily available at Regional emissions of CO, ROG, PM10, and NOx are associated with vehicular traffic No feasible mitigation measures are available to reduce vehicle travel and related tail pipe exhaust emissions associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Finding Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City The City finds that although the temporary construction related air quality CO, ROG, NOx, and PM10 impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact (2) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City The City finds that although the operational related air quality CO, PM10, ROG, and NOx impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact Plaza El Segundo (3) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City The City finds that although the temporary construction related air quality ROG and NOx impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact (4) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City The City finds that although the operational related air quality CO, PM10, ROG, and NOx impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to 82 avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact Noise a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Construction Noise (1) The non - residential receptor property locations located at the closest northern (FedEx facility) and eastern (Pacific Theatre) edges of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be significantly impacted due to an increase in ambient noise levels at these locations of 26 0 and 14 0 decibels, respectively (2) In addition, construction activity on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would cause the ambient noise levels at the Oak Avenue residential locations to exceed 65 dBA As such, construction noise impacts associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be significant Plaza El Segundo Construction Noise (3) Ambient noise levels will not increase at the Oak Avenue location as a result of construction noise sources from the Plaza El Segundo site This analysis reflects the greater distance between the Oak Avenue residential and the main part of the Plaza El Segundo Development site However, when construction activities are taking place on the 4 7 acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo Development site located immediately northeast of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans intersection, the effects would be the same as for construction activities occurring under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and a significant impact related to construction noise would occur (4) Construction activities on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would impact the receptor locations located to the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo site, due to their proximity Specifically, ambient noise levels at these locations will experience temporary and occasional increases of 13 to 19 decibels (13 decibels at the Pacific Theatre and 19 decibels at the FedEx facility) Impacts to these receptor locations would be significant b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 83 14 � Subsequent environmental documentation must be prepared for development projects proposed to be constructed on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans site The subsequent environmental documentation must address the following (1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more, then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below (1 -1) C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The following mitigation measures are required to minimize construction related noise impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) A project- specific construction noise analysis must be prepared that calculates, based on project- specific parameters and identification of the site - specific sensitive receptors that could be affected by construction activities, the noise levels that would be experienced at sensitive receptors located adjacent to that site If noise levels resulting from construction activity would result in temporary construction noise levels that exceed 65 dBA at a sensitive receptor, or cause an incremental increase of 5 dBA over the existing ambient sound level, if the existing ambient sound level at the sensitive receptor location is 65 dBA or more, then the study must identify feasible mitigation measures to be applied to that project from the list of mitigation measures provided below • Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment shall be equipped with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 84 6 p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the northern and eastern property lines of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site during construction, which must be high enough to block the line-of-sight between the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -1) Plaza El Segundo The follow mitigation measures are required to minimize construction related noise impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development (2) Construction contracts must specify that all construction equipment must be equipped with mufflers and other applicable noise attenuation devices (1 -2) (3) During construction phases, the contractor must store and maintain equipment as far as possible from the adjacent receptor property locations to the north and east of the Plaza El Segundo site (1 -3) (4) As stated in the City of El Segundo Municipal Code, construction must be restricted to the hours of 7 00 a m to 6 p m Monday through Saturday, and prohibited at anytime on Sunday or a Federal holiday (1 -4) (5) Temporary plywood noise barriers must be constructed along the 4 5 acre portion of the Plaza El Segundo site south of the UPRR tracks during construction, which must be high enough to block the line-of-sight (a minimum of 8 feet above existing grade) between the Plaza El Segundo site and receptor property locations to the southwest, north and east (1 -5) d) Finding Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezonin (1) Temporary construction noise impacts at the Fed Ex and Pacific Theatres locations would be significant and unavoidable even with the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures Plaza El Segundo (2) Temporary construction noise impacts at the FedEx facility would be significant and unavoidable even with the implementation of all feasible mitigation measures (3) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City _ 85 14 The City finds that although the temporary construction related noise impacts will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact 3 Transportation and Circulation a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would significantly impact two intersections during the p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour These intersections are Sepulveda Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard in the p m peak hour and Rosecrans Avenue /Aviation Boulevard in the Saturday mid -day peak period (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is estimated to contribute approximately 272 trips in the southbound direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 03, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant impact at this location (3) Significant impacts were identified for the southbound 1- 405 between the 1 -105 Interchange and El Segundo Boulevard for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The nearest arterial CMP monitoring stations are located at the intersections of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard These intersections would be significantly impacted by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Impacts of the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning with respect to the CMP would be significant Plaza El Segundo (4) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would significantly and unavoidably impact one intersection during p m peak hour (Sepulveda Boulevard/El Segundo Boulevard) (5) The proposed Plaza El Segundo Development is estimated to contribute approximately 189 trips in the southbound direction on the San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard During the afternoon peak hour, this number of trips would cause the D/C ratio to increase by 0 02, with a resulting LOS of F(0), which would constitute a significant unavoidable impact at this location (6) Significant unavoidable impacts were identified for the southbound 1 -405 between the 1 -105 Interchange and El Segundo i 86 _`ill Boulevard for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The nearest arterial CMP monitoring stations are located at the intersections of Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard and El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard These intersections would be significantly impacted by the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development with respect to the CMP would be significant b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard Convert the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L- 1) Plaza El Segundo From the list of mitigation measures required to address the complete implementation of the C-4 zone on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, the following specific mitigation measures must be required to address the traffic impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development (2) El Segundo Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard — Convert the existing eastbound right -turn only lane to a shared through /right -turn lane There exists three receiving lanes on the east leg of the intersection In addition, modify the raised center median to convert the westbound shared through left -turn lane to a dedicated second left turn lane and additional through lane (L- 1) d) Finding Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Because no additional mitigation measures are available, impacts would be significant and unavoidable at the two intersections where the City's level of service standard would be exceeded (2) The two intersections that would exceed the City's level of service threshold, even after implementation of all feasible intersection improvements, are 87 X47 • Sepulveda Blvd /El Segundo Blvd • Aviation Blvd /Rosecrans Ave (3) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share contributions to mitigate freeway impacts Therefore impacts to one freeway segment (southbound San Diego Freeway between the 1 -105 interchange and El Segundo Boulevard) would be significant and unavoidable (4) In addition, improvements at three intersections require coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and unavoidable Plaza El Segundo (5) Because no additional mitigation measures are available, impacts would be significant and unavoidable at one intersection where the City's level of service standard would be exceeded (6) The intersection that would exceed the City's level of service threshold, even after implementation of all feasible intersection improvements, are • Sepulveda Blvd /El Segundo Blvd (7) In addition, improvements at two intersections require coordination and concurrence of Caltrans and /or other agencies In the event that the concurrence of other jurisdictions cannot be obtained, impacts at these intersections would be significant and unavoidable (8) The City finds that incorporation of such changes or alterations are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of the City The City finds that although the transportation and circulation impact will remain significant and unavoidable, no feasible mitigation measures are available to avoid or lessen the impact below a level of significance The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh this significant unavoidable impact E. Insignificant Cumulative Impacts. The City Council finds that the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter do not identify or contain substantial evidence which identifies significant adverse cumulative environmental effects associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development in conjunction with the related Projects identified in Section III B of the DEIR (collectively, the "Related Projects ") with respect to the areas listed below Aesthetics 88 i J 2 Air Quality 3 Agricultural Resources 4 Biological Resources 5 Cultural Resources 6 Geology and Soils 7 Hydrology and Water Quality 8 Hazards and Hazardous Materials 9 Land Use 10 Mineral Resources 11 Noise 12 Public Services 13 Recreation 14 Utilities a) Sewer b) Water c) Natural Gas d) Electricity F. The City Council finds that although the following cumulative environmental effects were identified as potentially significant in the FEIR for the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, changes or alterations within the responsibility and jurisdiction of other public agencies and the City have been adopted by such other agencies or can and should be adopted by such other agency to avoid or lessen the potential significant environmental effects listed below to a level of insignificance 1 Transportation and Circulation a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Traffic resulting from the 52 related projects could contribute to potential future deterioration at the study intersections This cumulative analysis was based on a worst -case 89 L 14 J set of assumptions where all of the related projects were constructed and built to the intensity currently envisioned In addition, none of the traffic enhancements which may be associated with the 52 related projects were included in the analysis It is likely that traffic conditions would be better than noted in the EIR analysis (2) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would contribute to a significant cumulative impact at six intersections (3) The cumulative effects identified are anticipated to occur with or without the project with the exception of the impact at the Park Place and Nash Street, Park Place and Douglas Street, and Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street intersections These impacts are reduced to a level of insignificance with traffic improvements proposed with the exception of p m peak hour period at Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street This is a worst - case analysis which does not include specific improvement measures which may be required of the cumulative projects, therefore, conditions are anticipated to be better than stated in the Draft EIR Plaza El Segundo (4) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would contribute to a significant cumulative impact at six intersections (5) The cumulative effects identified are anticipated to occur with or without the project with the exception of the impact at the Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street intersection (p m peak hour) and the Rosecrans Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard intersection during the Saturday mid -day peak These impacts are reduced to a level of insignificance with traffic improvements proposed by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project with the exception of the p m peak period at Rosecrans Avenue and Douglas Street This is a worst case analysis which does not include specific improvement measures which may be required of the cumulative projects, therefore, conditions are anticipated to be better than noted However, the incremental effect of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, in connection with the effects of past, present and probable future projects would be cumulatively considerable at thirteen intersections b) Subsequent Environmental Documentation (1) No subsequent environmental documentation is required C) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic deterioration, the City of El Segundo through its Traffic Congestion Mitigation Fee Ordinance will require the developer of a specific 90 iJ� project to make a "fair share" contribution for programmed roadway improvements In addition, project implementation of the signal system enhancements described above will benefit the entire system and reduce cumulative impacts along the roadway corridors (L -12) Plaza El Segundo (2) In order to assist in addressing future cumulative traffic deterioration, the project applicant must comply with the City of El Segundo Traffic Congestion Mitigation Fee Ordinance and make a "fair share" contribution for programmed roadway improvements In addition, project implementation of the signal system enhancements described above will benefit the entire system and reduce cumulative impacts along the roadway corridors (L -19) d) Finding Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) Payment of the El Segundo Traffic Mitigation Fee would reduce impacts related to cumulative traffic growth at intersections that are wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo to less than significant Plaza El Segundo (2) Payment of the El Segundo Traffic Mitigation Fee would reduce impacts related to cumulative traffic growth at intersections that are wholly or partly within the City of El Segundo to less than significant (3) The City Council finds that proceedings do not identify or identifying a significant cumulative unavoidable environmental effects Transportation and Traffic G. Significant Unavoidable Cumulative Impacts. the FEIR and the record of contain substantial evidence contribution to any significant of the Project with respect to The City Council finds that in response to each impact identified below, changes or alterations have been required or incorporated into the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, which lessen the significant adverse environmental impact However, these impacts cannot be totally avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance if the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development is implemented The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development contribution to these impacts would be cumulatively considerable under CEQA Population. Housing, and Employment a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo 91 151 (1) A review of the related projects listed in Table III -1 of the Draft EIR, confirms the projections for slow housing growth in the region, only 10,628 new housing units are currently proposed In addition, approximately 62,646 jobs would be created by the same list of cumulative projects (see Table IV J -3 of the EIR) (2) Based on the substantial disparity between projected subregional fob growth and housing construction, there will be a significant cumulative impact on population growth and housing demand b) Mitigation Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) There are no available mitigation measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning to the significant cumulative impact related to population growth and housing demand Plaza El Segundo (2) There are no available mitigation measures to address the incremental contribution of the proposed Plaza El Segundo to the significant cumulative impact related to population growth and housing demand C) Finding (1) The City Council finds that although mitigation can be incorporated into the Project to reduce the severity of the Project- specific population growth and housing demand impacts, no feasible mitigation measures exist to address significant and unavoidable cumulative population and growth and housing demand impacts The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh these significant unavoidable impacts 2 Transportation and Traffic a) Facts /Effects Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (1) The impacts of cumulative traffic growth were incorporated into the traffic modeling for the Project (2) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share contributions to improvements that would mitigate cumulative traffic impacts at intersections located wholly outside the City of El Segundo Therefore, cumulative traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable at the following intersections (although such impacts would exist with or without the protect) 92 J • Rosecrans Avenue and Hindry Avenue, p m peak hour • Rosecrans Avenue and 1-405 SB Off -Ramp, a m and p m peak hour • Marine Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour • Marine Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour • Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour • Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour (3) No sub - regional traffic impact fee has been established or proposed for "fair- share" contributions to regional transportation improvements that might reduce the severity of cumulative traffic impacts Plaza El Segundo (4) There is no mechanism available for providing fair share contributions to improvements that would mitigate cumulative traffic impacts at intersections located wholly outside the City of El Segundo Therefore, cumulative traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable at the following intersections • Rosecrans Avenue and Hindry Avenue, p m peak hour • Rosecrans Avenue and 1 -405 SB Off -Ramp, a m and p m peak hour • Marine Avenue and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour • Marine Avenue and Aviation Boulevard, am and p m peak hour • Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Sepulveda Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour • Manhattan Beach Boulevard and Aviation Boulevard, a m and p m peak hour b) Finding (1) The City Council finds that although mitigation can be incorporated into the Project to reduce the severity of the Project - specific traffic impact, no feasible mitigation measures exist to address significant and unavoidable cumulative traffic impacts outside the City of El Segundo The Project benefits set forth in 93 the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh these significant unavoidable cumulative impacts Solid Waste a) Fact/Effects (1) Implementation of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning in conjunction with the various related projects identified in Section III B of the Draft EIR as well as cumulative growth in the County of Los Angeles would further increase demand on landfill capacity Additional capacity to accommodate the cumulative disposal needs of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and related projects is the responsibility of local, county, and state solid waste management agencies and may become available as these agencies develop solutions to meet the future disposal needs at a regional level (e g , expanding existing landfills, transporting waste to other landfills, converting waste to energy, recycling and waste reduction) (2) Similar to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, the related projects would be subject to the source reduction and recycling requirements established by the local jurisdiction in accordance with AB 939 (1 e., divert 50 percent of the solid waste generated from landfills through waste reduction, recycling and composting) As with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, future projects would be required to participate in recycling programs, thus reducing the amount of solid waste to be disposed of at the landfills described above (3) However, because tl need for landfill capacity are of other agencies, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site contributions of related considerable b) Finding ie precise solutions to meeting the not known and are the responsibility incremental contribution of the Rezoning, in conjunction with the projects, would be cumulatively (1) The City Council finds that while mitigation is not needed to reduce Project- specific solid waste impacts, no feasible mitigation measures exist to address significant and unavoidable cumulative impacts caused by solid waste generation The Project benefits set forth in the Statement of Overriding Considerations outweigh these significant unavoidable impacts H. Protect Alternatives. Alternatives Eliminated From Further Consideration Various alternatives to the Proposed Action were considered and dismissed without further study because they faded to accomplish the objectives of the Project or were otherwise not feasible 94 154 CEQA Guidelines § 15126 6(c) requires EIRs to identify any alternatives that were considered by the lead agency but were rejected as infeasible during the scoping process, and briefly explain the reasons underlying the lead agency's determination Alternatives involving residential development were dismissed as being infeasible for two reasons First, it may not be possible to remediate the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site to the levels required in order to develop residential uses In the event that it is possible, it is likely cost prohibitive Second, the City of El Segundo does not permit residential developments east of Sepulveda Boulevard because the City cannot adequately support residential developments in this area with City services 2 Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning a) No Proiect Alternative (1) Description Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No Project Alternative, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain under its current Industrial General Plan designation and zoning classifications Reasonably foreseeable activities that would occur within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site under the No Project Alternative include 1) characterization and remediation activities that are currently ongoing on a portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would continue under the oversight of the cognizant regulatory agencies, 2) existing operative uses within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site (Air Products, Learned Lumber) would remain in their current locations, and 3) no new development would occur on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site No new development is anticipated because, other than the existing operating uses, there is no known interest in development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, other than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No Project Alternative therefore assumes the continuation of existing conditions on the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site as well as development of the related projects described in Section III B (Related Projects) of the EIR (2) Comparison to Project Under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning No Project Alternative, no additional traffic would be generated The existing uses on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain in their present locations and there would be no change in current operations Traffic generated by these uses would remain unchanged Aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology and soils (except sod erosion impacts), hydrology, land use, noise, population, housing and employment, public service, transportation and traffic, utilities, and cultural resources impacts would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and less than significant Hazards and hazardous materials impacts of the No Project alternative would be greater than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning because only a portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be characterized and remediated 95 153 b) Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative (1) Description Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the standards of the proposed C -4 zone would be modified to limit the mix of land uses permitted within the 70 8 net acre portion of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site that would be redesignated in the General Plan for Commercial Center use and rezoned to Commercial Center (C -4) in order to reduce total traffic generation from the Site Total permitted square footage within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would remain the same (850,000 total square feet), but the mix of uses would be limited to the following 590,000 square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of large scale retail, 50,000 square feet of grocery store, 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet of sit -down restaurants Total traffic generation under this alternative would be reduced by approximately 11 7% in the p m peak hour and approximately 8 8% on a daily basis All other components of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, including the construction of new roadways, relocation of railroad rights -of -way, and stormwater retention basin would remain the same as the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning under this alternative (2) Comparison to Protect Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would generate a total of approximately 25,859 daily trips, 1,033 trips in the a m peak hour, 2,346 trips during the p m peak hour, and 3,379 trips during the Saturday mid -day peak period Of the 25 study intersections analyzed, it is anticipated that the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduce Traffic Generation Alternative would significantly impact 13 intersections during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour, or Saturday mid -day peak, or combinations thereof (see Table VI -1 of the Draft EIR) The same number of impacted intersections and the same specific intersections as identified would be impacted under the alternative as under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning protect Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the same as those associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and would be significant and unavoidable Air quality would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and less than significant, but would remain significant and unavoidable Utility impacts related to sewer, water and electricity would be slightly less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The protect- related utility impacts would remain less than significant Aesthetics, biological resources, geology and soils, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology, land use, noise, population, housing and employment, public services, utilities (solid waste and natural gas), and cultural resources impacts would be the same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable 96 1156 C) Alternative Land Use Alternative (1) Description Under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Alternate Land Use Alternative, the existing zoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be modified to allow development of proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site with industrial uses at a maximum floor area ratio (FAR) of 0 42 1 This would result in the development of approximately 1,548,000 square feet of industrial park within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site and represents a reduction in the development density permitted under the existing zoning of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The current zoning would allow a O6 FAR (2,211,142 square feet of industrial uses) Roadway extensions through the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be provided, although likely in a different configuration than under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Storm water detention facilities would be provided that would be sufficient to handle storm water runoff generated under this alternative and railroad rights -of -way would be relocated as necessary (2) Comparison to Protect Under the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Alternate Land Use Alternative, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be permitted to be developed with up to 1,548,000 square feet of industrial park Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning site would generate a total of approximately 10,774 daily trips, 1,300 in the a m peak hour, 1,331 trips in the p m peak hour, and 542 trips during the Saturday mid -day peak hour This is less traffic than would be produced by the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning However, an increase in the amount of truck traffic in the area is anticipated under this alternative Under this alternative, 9 intersections would still be significantly impacted during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour or Saturday mid -day peak hour, or combinations thereof (Table VI -7) This is four less significantly impacted intersections than under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Alternate Land Use Alternative would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project Air quality impacts would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but would remain significant and unavoidable Operational noise impacts would be slightly less than the Plaza El Segundo development Public services (police protection) and utility (sewer and water) impacts would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The project-related impacts would remain less than significant Biological resources, geology and soils, land use, construction noise, and cultural resources would be the same as the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable Aesthetics, air quality (construction and operational emissions), hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, population, housing and employment, 97 15 �' public services (fire protection), and utility impacts (solid waste, natural gas, and electricity) would be slightly greater than the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but would remain as insignificant impacts The sewer and water usage would increase by negligible amounts The project- related impacts would remain less than significant d) Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Only (1) Description, Under this alternative, the City would not take action with respect to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning project, but rather would approve the General Plan Amendment and rezoning of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site to the new Commercial Center land use designation and Commercial Center (C -4) zone Uses presently located within the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, but outside the boundary of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would remain the same No new development is anticipated in this portion of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site because, other than the existing operating uses, there is no known interest in development of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, other than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development (2) Comparison to Protect Under this alternative, impacts would be the same as identified throughout this EIR for the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The only difference from the analysis presented in this EIR would relate to land use compatibility Under the alternative, the uses adjacent to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would be industrial, rather than ultimately commercial, as would occur under the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Placing commercial and industrial land uses adjacent to one another would not result in land use conflicts and no impacts related to land use compatibility would occur Impacts of this alternative would be similar to the proposed Sepulveda/Rosecrans Site Rezoning with respect to land use compatibility and the same as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development for all other impacts 3 Plaza El Segundo a) No Proiect Alternative (1) Description Under the Plaza El Segundo No Protect Alternative, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would remain under its current Industrial General Plan designations and zoning classifications Reasonably foreseeable activities that would occur within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site under the No Protect Alternative would include 1) characterization and remediation activities that are currently ongoing on a portion of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would continue under the oversight of the cognizant regulatory agencies, and 2) no new development would occur on the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site No new development is anticipated because there is no known interest in development of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site, other than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The proposed Plaza El Segundo No Protect Alternative therefore assumes the continuation of existing conditions on the proposed Plaza El 98 158 Segundo Development site as well as development of the related protects described in Section III B (Related Protects) of the EIR (2) Comparison to Protect Under the Plaza El Segundo No Protect Alternative, no additional traffic would be generated The existing uses on the Plaza El Segundo site would remain in their present locations and there would be no change in current operations Traffic generated by these uses would remain unchanged Aesthetics, air quality, biological resources, geology and sods (except sod erosion impacts), hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, land use, noise, population, housing and employment, public seances, transportation and traffic, utilities, and cultural resources impacts would be less than the proposed Plaza El Segundo site and less than significant b) Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative (1) Description Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the Plaza El Segundo site boundaries and total proposed square footage would remain the same (425,000 square feet), but the mix of uses within the proposed Plaza El Segundo would be modified to result in an approximately 17% reduction in p m peak hour traffic generation and an approximately 13% reduction in daily traffic generation The mix of uses that would be contained within the proposed Plaza El Segundo under the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would include 165,000 square feet of shopping center, 185,000 square feet of large scale retail, 50,000 square foot grocery store, 10,000 square feet of fast food restaurants, and 15,000 square feet of sit -down restaurants The proposed land uses and density would be within the requirements of the proposed C-4 zone All other components of the proposed Plaza El Segundo, including the construction of new roadways (Park Place east of Sepulveda and Allied Way within the Plaza El Segundo site) and storm water retention basin would remain the same as the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development under this alternative (2) Comparison to Protect Under the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative, the size of the proposed development would be the same, however, the mix of uses would be different in order to reduce the amount of traffic generated Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development on the Plaza El Segundo site would generate a total of approximately 16,645 daily trips, with 779 a m peak hour trips, 1,477 p m peak hour trips, and 2,205 Saturday mid -day peak period trips Of the 25 study intersections analyzed, it is anticipated that the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would significantly impact six intersections during the a m peak hours, p m peak hour, Saturday mid -day peak hour, or combinations thereof (see Table VI -14) This is one less impacted intersection than would be impacted under the proposed Plaza El Segundo protect Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Reduced Traffic Alternative would be less than those under the proposed Plaza El Segundo protect Air quality would be less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and less than significant, but would remain significant and unavoidable .. 15 ?i Operational noise impacts would be slightly less than the Plaza El Segundo development Utility impacts related to sewer, water and electricity would be slightly less than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The project- related utility impacts would remain less than significant Aesthetics, biological resources, geology and soils, hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, land use, construction noise, population, housing and employment, public services, and utility impacts (solid waste and natural gas), and cultural resources would be the same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The short-term noise and traffic impacts would be significant and unavoidable C) Alternative Land Use Alternative, (1) Description Under the Plaza El Segundo Alternate Land Use Alternative, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would be developed with industrial uses at a floor area ratio (FAR) of 0 42 1 This would result in the development of an approximately 730,000 square foot industrial park within the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site Roadway extensions through the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development site would be provided, although likely in a different configuration than under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Storm water detention facilities would be provided that would be sufficient to handle storm water runoff generated under this alternative (2) Comparison to Project Under the Plaza El Segundo Alternate Land Use Alternative, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site would be developed with up to 730,000 square feet of industrial park uses Under this alternative, it is estimated that the development would generate approximately 5,081 daily trips, 613 a m peak hour trips, 628 p m peak hour trips, and 256 Saturday mid -day peak period trips This is less traffic than would be produced under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, although truck traffic would increase under this Alternative However, under this alternative, three intersections would be significantly impacted during the a m peak hour, p m peak hour, Saturday mid -day peak hour, or combination thereof (Table VI -21) This is four fewer than would be significantly impacted under the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, traffic impacts associated with the Plaza El Segundo Alternate Land Use Alternative would be lower than the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development Air quality impacts would be less than the proposed Plaza El Segundo development, but would remain significant and unavoidable Operational noise and public services (police), utility (sewer, water and electricity) impacts would be lower than the Plaza El Segundo development Geology and soils, land use, and cultural resources would be the same as than the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Aesthetics, air quality (short-term construction emissions), biological resources, hydrology, hazards and hazardous materials, short-term construction noise, population, housing and employment, public services (fire), utility 100 60 (solid waste and natural gas) impacts would be greater than the Plaza El Segundo development, but would remain as insignificant impacts d) Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Only (1) Description There is no equivalent alternative for the Plaza El Segundo site because this alternative would approve only the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning (2) Comparison to Project There is no equivalent alternative for the Plaza El Segundo site because this alternative would approve only the Plaza El Segundo portion of the Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning so no comparison is necessary 4 Findings Regarding Alternatives a) Reasonable Range of Alternatives The City Council finds that that (a) the FOR describes a reasonable range of alternatives to the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, which could feasibly attain most of the basic objectives of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development and would avoid or substantially lessen any significant effects of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, and (b) the City Council evaluated the comparative merits of the alternatives b) Environmentally Superior Alternative CEQA Guidelines § 15126 6 requires that an analysis of alternatives to the Project identify one alternative as the environmentally superior alternative Furthermore, if the environmentally superior alternative is the "No Project" alternative, the EIR must also identify the environmentally superior alternative from among the other alternatives Sepulveda Rosecrans Site Rezoning The No Project Alternative would be environmentally superior to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, as it would avoid the significant and unavoidable impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning related to traffic, construction and operational air emissions and construction noise However, the No Project Alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be environmentally superior to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning as it would reduce the traffic impacts of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and reduce significant and unavoidable operational air emissions compared to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, although not to less than significant levels The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would meet most of the objectives of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning 101 L The Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Alternative would be environmentally superior to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning as it would constitute a reduced project (425,000 total square feet) compared to the full buddout of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning (850,000 square feet) As such, impacts of this alternative would be lower with respect to all issue areas since the alternative would be smaller and would utilize less site area than would the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The Rezoning of Plaza El Segundo Development Site Alternative would not meet the objectives of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning, but would meet the objectives of the Plaza El Segundo Development Therefore, the Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be the environmentally superior alternative because it would reduce impacts compared to the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and meets most of the project objectives Plaza El Segundo The No Project Alternative would be environmentally superior to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, as it would avoid the significant and unavoidable impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development related to traffic, construction and operational air emissions and construction noise However, the No Project Alternative would not meet any of the objectives of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would be environmentally superior to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development as it would reduce the traffic impacts of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development and reduce significant and unavoidable operational air emissions compared to the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development, although not to less than significant levels The Reduced Traffic Generation Alternative would meet most of the objectives of the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in for the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development that A. Growth Inducing Impacts Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would foster economic growth by adding new employees and customers to the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site, who could, in turn, patronize other local businesses and services in the area Additionally, as described in Section IV J (Population, Housing & Employment), short-term employment opportunities would be provided during the construction of developments on the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site With the full implementation of the site rezoning, the developments would provide employment for approximately 1,904 persons The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning does not include housing and therefore would not include (direct) permanent population growth Should the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning cause newly - generated employees to relocate to the City of El Segundo or the surrounding community, it is expected that the maximum (worst - case) housing demand generated by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning could be accommodated by the existing housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance from the project site, without generating demand for new housing construction Therefore, no 102 ibc significant population, housing or employment impacts would be created by the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The protect site is located within a highly developed urban setting Off -site water mains, sewer mains, storm drains, and utility infrastructure adjacent to the site would adequately service the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning Further, with mitigation, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would be adequately served by existing public services such as fire /emergency and police in the vicinity of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Rezoning Site The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not induce growth in an area that is not already developed with infrastructure to accommodate such growth Therefore, the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would not result in significant growth inducing impacts Plaza El Segundo As described in Section IV J (Population, Housing & Employment), short-term employment opportunities would be provided during the construction of the Plaza El Segundo Upon completion of the Plaza El Segundo, it would provide employment for approximately 952 persons The Plaza El Segundo Development does not include housing and therefore would not include (direct) permanent population growth Should the Plaza El Segundo Development cause newly - generated employees to relocate to the City of El Segundo or the surrounding community, it is expected that the housing demand could be accommodated by the existing housing stock within the average 9 7 -mile commute distance Therefore, no significant population, housing or employment impacts would be created by the Plaza El Segundo Development The Plaza El Segundo site is located within a highly developed urban setting Off -site water mains, sewer mains, storm drains, and utility infrastructure adjacent to the site would adequately service the Plaza El Segundo Further, with mitigation, the Plaza El Segundo Development would be adequately served by existing public services such as fire /emergency and police The Plaza El Segundo Development would not induce growth in an area that is not already developed with infrastructure to accommodate such growth Therefore, the Plaza El Segundo Development would not result in significant growth inducing impacts B Significant Irreversible Environmental Changes Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning The type and level of construction associated with the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would consume limited, slowly renewable, and non- renewable resources Such resources would include the following construction supplies lumber and other forest products, aggregate materials used in concrete and asphalt such as sand, gravel, and stone, metals such as steel, copper, and lead, petrochemical construction materials such as plastics, and water Fossil fuels such as gasoline and oil would also be consumed in the use of construction vehicles and equipment Subsequent use and maintenance of the proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would also require the long -term consumption of these nonrenewable resources at reduced levels typical for commercial development These would include energy resources such as electricity and natural gas, as well as petroleum -based fuels required for the increased number of vehicle trips to be generated by the project The proposed Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning would add traffic to local roads, and would result in long -term increases in ambient air pollution and noise levels Potential irreversible damage from environmental accidents associated with the project are unlikely and would be avoided by compliance with the mitigation 103 1 G 3 measures proposed in this EIR as well as existing city, county, state, and federal safety regulations Plaza El Segundo Similar to that discussed above, the proposed Plaza El Segundo Development would consume limited, slowly renewable, and non - renewable resources during construction Such resources would include the following construction supplies lumber and other forest products, aggregate materials used in concrete and asphalt such as sand, gravel, and stone, metals such as steel, copper, and lead, petrochemical construction materials such as plastics, and water. Fossil fuels such as gasoline and oil would also be consumed in the use of construction vehicles and equipment Subsequent use and maintenance of the proposed Plaza El Segundo would also require the long -term consumption of these nonrenewable resources These would include energy resources such as electricity and natural gas, as well as petroleum - based fuels required for the increased number of vehicle trips to be generated by the Plaza El Segundo The proposed Plaza El Segundo would add traffic to local roads, and would result in long -term increases in ambient air pollution and noise levels Potential irreversible damage from environmental accidents associated with the project are unlikely and would be avoided by compliance with the mitigation measures proposed in this EIR as well as existing city, county, state, and federal safety regulations IV. STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS. The City Council finds on the basis of the FEIR and the record of proceedings in this matter that the unavoidable significant impacts of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development are acceptable when balanced against the benefits of the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development This determination is based on the following factors and the substantial public, social, economic, and environmental benefits flowing from the Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development as identified in the FEIR and the record of proceedings in the matter Each benefit set forth below constitutes an overriding consideration warranting approval of each project, independent of other benefits, despite each and every avoidable impact (a) Development of a property that is substantially vacant and is currently underutilized (b) The project would facilitate the environmental remediation of existing subsurface soil and groundwater contamination on and around the property associated with the previous use of the project site (c) Re- designation and rezoning of industrial property for more productive commercial uses (d) Elimination of blighted areas and providing an attractive urban destination (e) Increasing and further stabilizing the City's tax base through development of new commercial businesses (f) Providing both short-term construction employment and long -term permanent employment (approximately 1,904 fobs for the Rosecrans/ Sepulveda Site Rezoning of which approximately 952 lobs would be associated with the Plaza El Segundo Development) within the City of El Segundo (g) Increase in employment opportunities for the City's residents 104 ,1 t )'r (h) The Plaza El Segundo Development will add to the diversification of the economic base in the City by providing for new larger format retail uses that do not currently exist in the City (1) The development will provide significant fiscal benefit to the City by generating additional business license and sales tax revenue for the City's General Fund ()) The development will Increase City revenues through the generation of taxes that outweigh the City's cost of services (k) The Plaza El Segundo Development will generate an annual net fiscal benefit (revenues versus City expenses) that would range from approximately $1,254,983 to $1,980,775 in the first year of operation, rising to a range of approximately $1,520,608 to $2,413,241 in the eighth year of operation (1) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning is immediately adjacent to the 2,000,000 square -foot Continental Park office development, the 2,000,000 square -foot Raytheon campus, and other office buildings along the Rosecrans Avenue commercial corridor The proposed project will provide additional retail uses and services to these employment centers (m) Development of a project that is consistent with the Elements of the General Plan (n) The protect would provide a comprehensive and coordinated design of the entire protect site, including landscape amenities to substantially improve the aesthetic appearance of the site and the surrounding area (o) The protect would reduce the maximum permitted floor area ratio on the property from 0 6 1 to 0 275 1 (p) Funding on -site and off -site Circulation Element planned improvements, including new and widened roadways, intersections, signals, medians and landscaping in the protect vicinity at no cost to the City (q) The Project will include the construction of two new roadways (Park Place and Allied Way extensions) that will further the City's goal of implementing the 2004 Circulation Element Master Plan of Streets and improving the circulation system in the southeast quadrant of the City (r) The Sepulveda /Rosecrans Site Rezoning will include the widening of Sepulveda Boulevard on the east side of the street to provide acceleration and deceleration lanes to serve the protect and widening a portion of the north side of Rosecrans Avenue to provide a dedicated right -turn lane The developer will dedicate property for the lane widening providing a public benefit to the entire City (s) Expansion of the planned ITS network that will increase its effectiveness in relieving congestion (t) Contribution of $1,500,000 to the City aquatic related recreational uses 105 �,� (u) Contribution of approximately $250,000 to enhance, promote and maintain the public improvements adjacent to businesses and property owners in the Downtown Specific Plan area of El Segundo (v) Contribution of approximately $250,000 in traffic impact mitigation fees to offset the impacts of the project on public roadway infrastructure (w) Contribution of approximately $119,000 in police, fire, and library, mitigation fees to offset the impacts of the project on public services (x) A development agreement, including all of the consideration and benefits received by the City thereunder, which provides the City with certainty respecting the development process, including but not limited to the potential uses that will be developed on the property V. RECIRCULATION. A Facts 1 The City received comments on the DEIR from members of the public and from public agencies in both written and oral form The FEIR contains written responses to all comments ('Responses to Comments ") received on the DEIR as of December 15, 2005 Some comments were incorporated into the FEIR as factual corrections and minor changes The FEIR includes all factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR B Finding Pursuant to CEQA Guideline § 15088 5 and Public Resources Code § 21092 1, and based on the FEIR and the record of proceedings in for the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, the City Council finds that 1 Factual corrections and minor changes are set forth as additions and corrections to the DEIR, and 2 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR are not substantial changes in the DEIR that would deprive the public of a meaningful opportunity to comment on a substantial adverse environmental effect of the Rosecrans /Sepulveda Site Rezoning and Plaza El Segundo Development, a feasible way to mitigate or avoid such an effect, or a feasible Protect alternative, and 3 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not result in new significant environmental effects or substantially increase the severity of the significant effects previously disclosed in the DEIR, and 4 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR will not involve mitigation measures or alternatives which are considerably different from those analyzed in the DEIR that would substantially reduce one or more significant effects on the environment, and 5 The factual corrections and minor changes to the DEIR do not render the DEIR so fundamentally inadequate and conclusory in nature that meaningful public review and comment would be precluded 106 i .t fir, Thus, the City Council finds that none of the conditions set forth 15088 5 or Public Resources Code § 21092 1 requiring recirculation of impact report were met The City Council further finds that incorp corrections and minor changes to the DEIR into the FEIR does not reau recirculated for public comment VI. SUBSTANTIAL EVIDENCE. in CEQA Guideline § a draft environmental oration of the factual ire that the FEIR to be The City Council finds and declares that substantial evidence for each and every finding made herein is contained in the FEIR, which is incorporated herein by this reference, and in the record of proceedings in the matter To the extent applicable, each of the other findings made by the City Council in connection with its approval of the entitlement applications listed in Section I above are also incorporated herein by this reference P \Planning & Building Safety \Proiects\626 - 650 \Ea - 631 \Council Agenda Packet \PA -631 CEQ4 Resolution findings Exh A doc 107